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CPH 444T

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,387 mi
Last recorded92,387 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPH 444T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 92,382 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 92,124 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,040 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,029 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 91,856 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 91,637 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,636 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,594 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 90,589 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 88,943 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 88,943 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 88,943 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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CPH 444T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CPH 444T, 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.

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What year was CPH 444T registered?

CPH 444T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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