MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
some corrosion to under side of vehicle
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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C201 GVR is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C201 GVR, 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 C201 GVR registered?
C201 GVR is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1986.
Is C201 GVR safe to buy?
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