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CJD 372V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,099 mi
Last recorded81,099 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJD 372V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,099 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 81,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 81,072 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,730 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 79,507 miles

emissions on the legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,993 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advis washer bottle leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2010 77,993 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advis washer bottle leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,198 miles

incorect bolt in offside front inner track control arm

small dent in offside rear wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2008 74,246 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 74,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 73,165 miles

o/s/door mirror loose

wiper wheel boxes loose

Fail 17 Jul 2006 73,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

coolant leak

o/s door mirror loose

wiper wheel boxes worn

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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CJD 372V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 CJD 372V, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJD 372V registered?

CJD 372V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 October 1979.

Is CJD 372V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJD 372V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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