MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion on front and rear chassis
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements + rear (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion on front and rear chassis
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts engine bay, near fan (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corroded around fuel cap
suspension components corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Drivers seat belt has slightly weak recoil action
Handbrake warning lamp inoperative
Nearside Rear chassis corroded and rusty
Offside Inner sill corroded and rusty
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both sides inner sills slight corrosion
rear exhaust mount held on by ties
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both sides inner sills slight corrosion
rear exhaust mount held on by ties
oil leak [ looks like pressure switch]
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
o/s + n/s front brake discs rusty
rear coil springs noisy in operation
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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B6 VEM is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1986 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,504 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 B6 VEM, 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 40 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B6 VEM is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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