MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,251 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central the whole of the underside of vehicle Ihas a thick layer of underseal. but feels sound
Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central the whole of the underside of vehicle Ihas a thick layer of underseal. but feels sound
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
UNDER BODY HEAVILY UNDER SEALED
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
UNDER BODY HEAVILY UNDER SEALED
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Unable to inspect floor and underside of body due to being covered in undersealer
Chain guard missing
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Hand operated control valve slightly corroded (3.2.1a)
Oil leak
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Chain guard missing
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Hand operated control valve slightly corroded (3.2.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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C274 SLX is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 C274 SLX, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C274 SLX is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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