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CTC 432W

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,937 mi
Last recorded4,937 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 432W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 4,937 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,937 miles

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

Nearside and offside front windows appear to be tinted.

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 58,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,890 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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CTC 432W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,814 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 432W, 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 46 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 432W registered?

CTC 432W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 September 1980.

Is CTC 432W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTC 432W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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