MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,683 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel tank slightly loose Filler Neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Light intensity Slightly reduced on directional indicators
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
brake pedal spongy, but brakes work
wiper do not park automaticly
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
brake pedal spongy, but brakes work
wiper do not park automaticly
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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C717 XNG is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 C717 XNG, 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 C717 XNG registered?
C717 XNG is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C717 XNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for C717 XNG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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