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CUM 141T

1978 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,827 mi
Last recorded18,827 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUM 141T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 18,827 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 17,851 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 17,652 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 17,234 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 16,610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 15,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 14,716 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 13,951 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 13,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 12,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 10,611 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 9,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 9,402 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,445 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,301 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 8,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 6,828 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 4,680 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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CUM 141T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CUM 141T, 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 48 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 CUM 141T?

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What year was CUM 141T registered?

CUM 141T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1978.

Is CUM 141T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUM 141T shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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