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CLE 968T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

1,241 mi
Last recorded1,241 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLE 968T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 1,241 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 1,241 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 313 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 313 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,757 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 99,757 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 98,970 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 98,858 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both allowing engine to come into contact with steering rack. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear of inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Surface corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,858 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,853 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,815 miles

rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,766 miles

front brakes slightly pitted

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside trackrod end slight play

offside front lower ball joint slight play

rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 26 May 2011 96,169 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,933 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 89,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 89,143 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

surfase corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2008 89,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

surfase corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2007 88,048 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2006 86,590 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

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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CLE 968T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CLE 968T, 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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CLE 968T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1978.

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