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CDZ 814

1991 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,187 mi
Last recorded71,187 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 814
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 71,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dip (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high main (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 72,002 miles

Oil leak

under body corrosion to rear sills and under sills and o/s sills starting to seperate

Fail 7 Jan 2014 70,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

under body corrosion to rear sills and under sills and o/s sills starting to seperate

Pass 8 May 2012 70,465 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 70,465 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 70,453 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Additional braking device heat shield missing (3.6.I.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Additional braking device heat shield missing (3.6.I.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

RBT BRAKE TESTER NOT USED/ VEHICLE LOWERED/ SPOILER FITTED

centre rear seat belt not present

dash lamps inop

full harness belts fitted to front

none standard bolts fitted to both front outer/lower ball joint pinch bolts

sports exhaust fitted

unable to determine condition of outer sill panels ( cover sills fitted)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,258 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009
Pass 8 May 2007 25,050 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 25,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 23,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2005 18,193 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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CDZ 814 is a 1991 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 CDZ 814, 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 35 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 CDZ 814 registered?

CDZ 814 is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is CDZ 814 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDZ 814 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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