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CTU 185K

1974 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,715 mi
Last recorded20,715 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTU 185K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

centre exhaust rubber perished

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

centre exhaust rubber perished

Fail 11 Aug 2009 20,610 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

centre exhaust rubber perished

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside track control arm ball joint cover slightly split

Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,363 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting perished

front valance has slight corrosion

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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CTU 185K is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 CTU 185K, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CTU 185K registered?

CTU 185K is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is CTU 185K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTU 185K 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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