MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,303 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing edges
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing edges
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
nearside front floor slightly corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
nearside front floor slightly corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
both rear brake back plates corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
engine emits slight smoke
offside rear tyre cracking and wearing inner edge
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
engine emits slight smoke
offside rear tyre cracking and wearing inner edge
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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C229 UAB is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C229 UAB, 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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C229 UAB is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 April 1986.
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