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CYL 582H

1970 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

1,563 mi
Last recorded1,563 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYL 582H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 1,563 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 1,559 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 1,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 1,530 miles

1.Car has been heavily modified.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 1,520 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 1,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 1,421 miles

1.Car has been heavily modifyed through out. 2.N/S/F door to open form outeside has TVR style button.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 1,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

1.Car has been heavily modifyed through out. 2.N/S/F door to open form outeside has TVR style button.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 508 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,619 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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CYL 582H is a 1970 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 CYL 582H, 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 56 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 CYL 582H registered?

CYL 582H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is CYL 582H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYL 582H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYL 582H have outstanding finance?

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