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1,749 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle is a Rally Car
Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Coilover seat / lock ring loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle is a Rally Car
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm / 4 link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm / 4 link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle is a Rally Car
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
This vehicle has been substantially modified for rally / competition use.
This vehicle has been substantially modified for rally / competition use.
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
This vehicle has been substantially modified for rally / competition use.
rally car so no rear seats or rear belts fitted
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CGJ 704S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGJ 704S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CGJ 704S registered?
CGJ 704S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 1978.
Is CGJ 704S safe to buy?
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