MOT Status
ValidMileage
47,630 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Centre mirror missing
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre mirror missing
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion underbody
n/s/r wheel bearing as play
oil leak under engine bay
play in o/s/f steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion underbody
n/s/r wheel bearing as play
oil leak under engine bay
play in o/s/f steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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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C374 EME is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C374 EME, 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 C374 EME registered?
C374 EME is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C374 EME safe to buy?
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