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CFK 46Y

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,644 mi
Last recorded42,644 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFK 46Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2024 42,644 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 42,373 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,084 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 40,130 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,648 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 38,976 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion on floors/inner sillsa/chassis

Pass 12 Feb 2011 38,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2010 37,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside brake needs attension

Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 36,731 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 35,741 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2005 34,608 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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CFK 46Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CFK 46Y, 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.

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What year was CFK 46Y registered?

CFK 46Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is CFK 46Y safe to buy?

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