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CLO 413H

1970 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,345 mi
Last recorded89,345 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLO 413H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,345 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 87,520 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,230 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007

Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 80,215 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 80,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 80,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CLO 413H is a 1970 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 CLO 413H, 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 56 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 CLO 413H registered?

CLO 413H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1970.

Is CLO 413H safe to buy?

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