MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/f wiper blade split
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
unable to release o/s/r seatbelt
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front valance corroded
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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C718 AKV is a 1986 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C718 AKV, 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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What year was C718 AKV registered?
C718 AKV is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 July 1986.
Is C718 AKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C718 AKV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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