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CCX 678Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,867 mi
Last recorded13,867 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCX 678Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 13,867 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 13,698 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 13,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 13,233 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 13,200 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 13,078 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,861 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 12,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,373 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,154 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 12,145 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 11,464 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,282 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 8,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 5,878 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 5,878 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 4,190 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 2,464 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 2,064 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 98,039 miles

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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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CCX 678Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 56,068 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 CCX 678Y, 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 44 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 CCX 678Y registered?

CCX 678Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is CCX 678Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCX 678Y shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CCX 678Y have outstanding finance?

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