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CWY 845T

1978 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,787 mi
Last recorded33,787 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWY 845T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 33,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 33,773 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 33,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,485 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross memder (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 33,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,699 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,083 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,170 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 29,385 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,473 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,486 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 26,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f wheel brg noisy

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,961 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,161 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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CWY 845T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CWY 845T, 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

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What year was CWY 845T registered?

CWY 845T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 September 1978.

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