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CRF 366T

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,020 mi
Last recorded91,020 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRF 366T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,020 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,714 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 89,645 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f seat

Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,749 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,923 miles

very slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 87,776 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 87,501 miles

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

nearside & offside track rods have slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2005 87,459 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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CRF 366T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 CRF 366T, 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

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What year was CRF 366T registered?

CRF 366T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 November 1978.

Is CRF 366T safe to buy?

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