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CMB 155N

1974 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,449 mi
Last recorded40,449 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMB 155N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,449 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 40,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,156 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,117 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 40,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 97,751 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 93,610 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 92,086 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 92,048 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

slight play n/s rack

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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CMB 155N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 CMB 155N, 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 52 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 CMB 155N registered?

CMB 155N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 1974.

Is CMB 155N safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMB 155N shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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