MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both floor pan (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in wheel arch/floor (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in wheel arch/floor (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both floor pan (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/n/f tyre perished
wiper blades deteriorating
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISE; slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISE; slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
SMALL HOLE ON EXAUST BOX STABLIZER BUSHES SPLIT RUST ON N/SIDE AND O/SIDE INNER SILLS 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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C318 GHS is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 C318 GHS, 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 C318 GHS registered?
C318 GHS is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C318 GHS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C318 GHS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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