MOT Status
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22,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Near and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Near and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play VERY slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Near and Offside suspension bolt and nut locking devices inadequate/not as standard
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
engine temp high
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective lock tabs (2.1.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
engine tepm high during emissions test
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
horn dull
n/s + o/s sill to floor starting to rust
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit
slight play in steering coloumn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C204 CVF is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 C204 CVF, 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 C204 CVF registered?
C204 CVF is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 April 1986.
Is C204 CVF safe to buy?
The MOT history for C204 CVF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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