MOT Status
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59,899 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake resavoir levelbetween min and max
n/s/r/wing dented
o/s/f/wing dented
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
dent damage round van
interior mirror missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear and ofdfside front has bodywork damage
nearside seatbelt buckle has plastics missing
slight play in steering column
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion in area of rear shoker top mountings
corrosion to sills
engine has slight oil leaks
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion in area of rear shoker top mountings
corrosion to sills
engine has slight oil leaks
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front seatbelt casing missing
rear chassis legs are corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front wing damaged
offside rear door inner checkstrap missing
outer sills "soft"
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
main chassis both sides corroded in area of rear bumpstops
offside wing damaged
offside front wing damaged
puncture in nearside rear wheel
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
offside front wing damaged
puncture in nearside rear wheel
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front wing damaged
oil leak from cambelt area
Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front wing damaged
oil leak from front(offside) of engine
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A26 SKA is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
Across all 1997 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,516 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 A26 SKA, 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 29 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A26 SKA registered?
A26 SKA is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is A26 SKA safe to buy?
The MOT history for A26 SKA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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