MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,382 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear of engine (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes badly corroding
slight play in both front track control arms
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear of engine (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes badly corroding
slight play in both front track control arms
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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C540 HYS is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol 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 C540 HYS, 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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C540 HYS is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1986.
Is C540 HYS safe to buy?
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