MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,335 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
slight bulge to outside edge of tyre
offside front coil sprin corroded. sligh blow from ex down pipe. neare side rear wheel buckled †
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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C579 OAP is a 1985 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 C579 OAP, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C579 OAP registered?
C579 OAP is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 1985.
Is C579 OAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for C579 OAP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C579 OAP have outstanding finance?
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