MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,658 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW ! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW ! (5.2.3 (e))
Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front (2.5.C.1a)
Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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C424 OVW is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C424 OVW, 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 C424 OVW registered?
C424 OVW is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1986.
Is C424 OVW safe to buy?
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