MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s and n/s door skins repaired with tape
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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C339 HDW is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C339 HDW, 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 C339 HDW registered?
C339 HDW is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 March 1986.
Is C339 HDW safe to buy?
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