MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sidea (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working Main beam not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s rear wheel bearing noise
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C428 PCX is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 C428 PCX, 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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C428 PCX is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 July 1986.
Is C428 PCX safe to buy?
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