MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,016 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion near offside rear suspension mounting point
metal brake pipes corroded
Battery insecure
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion near offside rear suspension mounting point
metal brake pipes corroded
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a)
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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C148 EUM is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C148 EUM, 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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What year was C148 EUM registered?
C148 EUM is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1986.
Is C148 EUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C148 EUM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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