MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,355 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
chassis rusted and extensive welding
nearside rear brake effort
offside rear chassis and lower inner panel rusted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
chassis rusted and extensive welding
nearside rear brake effort
offside rear chassis and lower inner panel rusted
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C11 RAS is a 1989 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1989 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 C11 RAS, 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 37 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C11 RAS registered?
C11 RAS is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is C11 RAS safe to buy?
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