MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front brake discs corrored
welded repirs to near/side outer seal
welded repairs to both outer sills and floor areas and rear boot floor and tyre wells
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
Does CUD 853R have outstanding finance?
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