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CLU 330H

1970 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,732 mi
Last recorded48,732 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLU 330H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 May 2014 48,732 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,732 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 43,732 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,732 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,732 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 48,732 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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CLU 330H is a 1970 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 CLU 330H, 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 CLU 330H registered?

CLU 330H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 1970.

Is CLU 330H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLU 330H shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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