MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,751 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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vehicle presented for test as a rally car
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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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CGP 858S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 CGP 858S, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CGP 858S?
You can check the full history of CGP 858S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was CGP 858S registered?
CGP 858S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 1978.
Is CGP 858S safe to buy?
The MOT history for CGP 858S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CGP 858S have outstanding finance?
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