MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,220 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
front and rear brake pipes corroded
front compliance bushes split
inner wheel arches corroded.front pannelcorroded.inner and outer sills corroded fuel pump carrier corroded
nearside rear brake slightly binding
rear trailing arm bushes split
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
front and rear brake pipes corroded
front compliance bushes split
inner wheel arches corroded.front pannelcorroded.inner and outer sills corroded fuel pump carrier corroded
nearside rear brake slightly binding
rear trailing arm bushes split
front and rear brake pipes corroded
front compliance bushes split
inner wheel arches corroded. front pannel corroded. inner and outer sills corroded fuel pump carrier corroded
n/s/r brake stiff to turn unable to fully inspect wheel bearing
nail in o/s/r tyre
rear trailing arm bushes split
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front and rear brake pipes corroded
front compliance bushes split
inner wheel arches corroded. front pannel corroded. inner and outer sills corroded fuel pump carrier corroded
n/s/r brake stiff to turn unable to fully inspect wheel bearing
nail in o/s/r tyre
rear trailing arm bushes split
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front compliance bushes split but no movement
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both sills corroded
corrosion around both front top mounts
corrosion around n/s/ head light on front pannel
n/s front pannel corroded but not prescribed area
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
nail in o/s/r tyre
slight exhaust blow on front of system
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front compliance bushes split but no movement
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both sills corroded
corrosion around both front top mounts
corrosion around n/s/ head light on front pannel
n/s front pannel corroded but not prescribed area
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
nail in o/s/r tyre
slight exhaust blow on front of system
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both sides inner/outer sills slightly rusted
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both sides inner/outer sills slightly rusted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
n/s/r brake binding
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Coolant radiator is leaking & vehicle is over †heating.
Fuel pump support bracket is corroded & split.
N/S & O/S of front slam panel are excessively corroded.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C531 MNO is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C531 MNO, 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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C531 MNO is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1986.
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