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CRT 806H

1970 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,907 mi
Last recorded77,907 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRT 806H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,907 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 77,689 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,323 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,991 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 74,669 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 73,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both sills corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 73,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,936 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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CRT 806H is a 1970 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1970 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 CRT 806H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CRT 806H registered?

CRT 806H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1970.

Is CRT 806H safe to buy?

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