MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mount (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sills (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)
oil eak
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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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C278 JJW is a 1986 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 C278 JJW, 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 C278 JJW registered?
C278 JJW is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 1986.
Is C278 JJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C278 JJW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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