MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
bumper end caps missing
corrosion in n/s rear wheel arch
interior mirror not fitted
slight corrosion in o/s rear wheel arch
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
bumper end caps missing
corrosion in n/s rear wheel arch
interior mirror not fitted
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
bonnet awkward to open
interior mirror not fitted
play in o/s end of steering rack
rear end of o/s sill weak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
bonnet awkward to open
interior mirror not fitted
play in o/s end of steering rack
rear end of o/s sill weak
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
interior mirror missing
slight binding of rear brakes
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
interior mirror missing
slight binding of rear brakes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
interior mirror missing
rear wheel arches corroding
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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C711 XLO is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C711 XLO, 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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C711 XLO is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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