MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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visual smoke test
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
corrosion on rear inner valances
slight under body corrosion
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
corrosion on rear inner valances
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
No rear seats fitted
Slight underbody corrosion
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CNO 729T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 CNO 729T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CNO 729T?
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What year was CNO 729T registered?
CNO 729T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 September 1978.
Is CNO 729T safe to buy?
The MOT history for CNO 729T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CNO 729T have outstanding finance?
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