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CWE 433N

1974 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,099 mi
Last recorded101,099 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWE 433N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 101,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 99,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 97,842 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 96,470 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,088 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,581 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 93,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 93,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 93,220 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 92,676 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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CWE 433N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 CWE 433N, 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

How do I check the history of CWE 433N?

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What year was CWE 433N registered?

CWE 433N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 August 1974.

Is CWE 433N safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWE 433N shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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