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CMS 126S

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,528 mi
Last recorded81,528 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMS 126S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 80,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,692 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 79,669 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,464 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,637 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 73,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 71,607 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,839 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,322 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,704 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,318 miles

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

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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CMS 126S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 CMS 126S, 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 49 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 CMS 126S registered?

CMS 126S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1977.

Is CMS 126S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMS 126S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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