MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Corrosion in various places underneath, some of which is only just acceptable for the mot & some which is excessive but outside the areas covered by the mot.
Exhaust corroded & leaking slightly.
Gaiter on o/s lower ball joint is split.
O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perished, has a pinhole & will split soon.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Radiator leaking.
Some play in steering rack.
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake discs corroding.
Coolant leaks on engine.
Driveshaft gaiters perishing.
O/s ball joint gaiter split.
Oil filter corroded.
Track control arm bushes perishing.
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C791 GTH is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C791 GTH, 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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C791 GTH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1985.
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