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CLS 500V

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,879 mi
Last recorded64,879 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLS 500V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,879 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 65,351 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,758 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,909 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,532 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 60,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 59,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,033 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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