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CTC 218M

1973 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,305 mi
Last recorded2,305 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 218M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 2,305 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 13,067 miles

Vehicle tested as a modified vehicle (rally car)

Pass 13 Sep 2022 817 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 33,583 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 33,576 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,463 miles

1.Corrosion to Front brake discs. 2.Several engine oil leaks.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 33,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 33,431 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 33,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CTC 218M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 CTC 218M, 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 53 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 CTC 218M registered?

CTC 218M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is CTC 218M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTC 218M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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