MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
vehicle`s body corroded but not excess
wheel arch`s corroded but not to excess
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
near side front tyre wear low but not to excess
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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C233 MEV is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C233 MEV, 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 C233 MEV registered?
C233 MEV is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1986.
Is C233 MEV safe to buy?
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