MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,879 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear hus seal at diff slight leak
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear leak from both rear half shaft seals
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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CLS 500V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 CLS 500V, 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.
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What year was CLS 500V registered?
CLS 500V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 October 1979.
Is CLS 500V safe to buy?
The MOT history for CLS 500V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CLS 500V have outstanding finance?
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