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CTC 646W

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,194 mi
Last recorded94,194 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 646W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 94,194 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 94,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 93,845 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 93,472 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 93,292 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 92,226 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 91,684 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 90,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 88,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 87,102 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 85,942 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 85,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2009 84,553 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2009 84,553 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 83,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 May 2007 81,837 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres starting to dterioate

Fail 13 May 2006 80,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 13 May 2006 80,279 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 646W is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 646W, 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 646W registered?

CTC 646W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is CTC 646W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTC 646W shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CTC 646W have outstanding finance?

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