MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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