MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,280 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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offside mirror in poor condition
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
offside mirror in poor condition
Corrosion to fuel pump housing but still secure at present
Crack in windscreen offside lower corner
Front tyres slightly perished
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear brakes binding slightly
Rear fuel hoses perished but no leaks at present
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight perishing to gearbox mount rubber
Slight play in both front top suspension mounts
Slight surface corrosion offside rear outer sill
screen damaged
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
nearside front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated
play in offside rear wheel bearing
screen damaged
offside door mirror glass in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside door mirror glass in poor condition
offside door mirror damaged
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
offside door mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight binding in o/s/r brake
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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C251 WRK is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C251 WRK, 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 C251 WRK registered?
C251 WRK is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1986.
Is C251 WRK safe to buy?
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