MOT Status
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97,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm worn slightly inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak minor ()
non-std large bore exhaust system fitted
o/s/r wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation,, recommend check/replace
sill covers fitted, limiting view
suspension height low
windscreen, cracked n/s/f lower
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured n/s centre floor cracked (3.1.9)
engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail engine/gearbox support ,, bolt loose (6.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm worn slightly inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak minor ()
advance footbrake travel
alternator drive belt deteriorated, recommend replace
non-std large bore exhaust system fitted
o/s/r wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation,, recommend check/replace
sill covers fitted, limiting view
suspension height low
windscreen, cracked n/s/f lower
Oil leak recommend attention ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
footbrake has advanced travel, recommend check
vehicle difficult to start
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on suspension (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear parking brake performance lower than offside rear
Oil leak recommend attention ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
footbrake has advanced travel, recommend check
vehicle difficult to start
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slight water condensation, beam image and output slightly deminished (1.7.5a)
advise condition, of o/s and n/s front brake hoses
footbrake pedal, advance travel,, recommend check
non std exhaust system fitted,,
oil leak
service brake performance only just met min mot requirement, recommend check
sill covers fitted, limiting view
slight noise on rotation of o/s/r road wheel,, recommend check
vehicle in "very good" condition for age
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front shock absorber soft
damage in swept area of windscreen, drivers view not affected
high level of travel in service brake
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A5 BAD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A5 BAD, 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 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A5 BAD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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