MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,101 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion in various places not prescribed areas
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chassis and floors rusty in places
outer sill covers fitted
slight corrosion forming on offside front inner wing by bonnet hinge
slight play in steering column
slight wear on front brake discs
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
shassis and floors rusty in places
slight corrosion on offside fron inner wing by bonnet hinge
slight play in steering column
slight wear on brake discs
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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C726 ORB is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 C726 ORB, 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 C726 ORB registered?
C726 ORB is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1986.
Is C726 ORB safe to buy?
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