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CWB 300N

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,122 mi
Last recorded33,122 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWB 300N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 33,122 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 33,038 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,848 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 32,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 30,028 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,570 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 28,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 28,498 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 28,459 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 28,429 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 28,328 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 28,328 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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CWB 300N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CWB 300N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CWB 300N registered?

CWB 300N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is CWB 300N safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWB 300N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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