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CPH 521T

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,702 mi
Last recorded80,702 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPH 521T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,702 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 80,702 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 80,702 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 80,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,702 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Silencer mounting split on off side

Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,702 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 80,702 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front tee piece (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,702 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted on test

speedometer cable not connected

Fail 24 Oct 2014 80,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted on test

speedometer cable not connected

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,702 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,688 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 521T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 CPH 521T, 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 521T registered?

CPH 521T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1979.

Is CPH 521T safe to buy?

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