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CLM 104T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,187 mi
Last recorded5,187 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLM 104T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2019 5,187 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 5,086 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 5,052 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 5,002 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 96,947 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,276 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 90,691 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 90,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 89,352 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 88,545 miles

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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CLM 104T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CLM 104T, 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

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What year was CLM 104T registered?

CLM 104T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 September 1978.

Is CLM 104T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLM 104T shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CLM 104T have outstanding finance?

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