MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,807 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tie rod bushes cracking and perishing
front brake discs slighty corroded and worn †
front brake wear indicators tied up not in use
near side and off side front anti roll bar to track control arm bushes cracked and perishing
near side and off side rear wheel bearings slight play
off side front steering rack slight play
oil leak
spare wheel well corroded
vehicle only fitted with lap belt in rear
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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C277 CUV is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C277 CUV, 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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What year was C277 CUV registered?
C277 CUV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 December 1985.
Is C277 CUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C277 CUV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C277 CUV have outstanding finance?
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