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CUD 853R

1977 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,009 mi
Last recorded80,009 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUD 853R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,009 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 80,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,612 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 79,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,030 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 78,641 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,203 miles

both front brake discs corrored

welded repirs to near/side outer seal

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,266 miles

welded repairs to both outer sills and floor areas and rear boot floor and tyre wells

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,459 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes sticking

rear brakes uneven

steering rack mounts worn

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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CUD 853R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 CUD 853R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CUD 853R?

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What year was CUD 853R registered?

CUD 853R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is CUD 853R safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUD 853R 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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