MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front pads low
front track control arm bushes splitting
rear tie bar rubbers splitting
slight short to rear lamps
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
front pads low
front track control arm bushes splitting
rear tie bar rubbers splitting
slight short to rear lamps
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
o/s/r lower sidelight not working
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
o/s/r lower sidelight not working
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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C742 TBY is a 1985 Ford Escort in Black 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 C742 TBY, 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 C742 TBY registered?
C742 TBY is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 October 1985.
Is C742 TBY safe to buy?
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