MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,158 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion in nearside front chassis
Corrosion in nearside rear inner sill
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
hole in nearside front chassis
slight perishing in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end and inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
hole in nearside front chassis
slight perishing in offside rear tyre
Rear both tyres worn on outer edge and perrished
general corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear both tyres worn on outer edge and perrished
general corrosion
both rear tyres wearing on outer edges
general corrosion
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
nearside rear inner sill has slight corrosion
offside front tyre deteriorated
offside rear inner arch corroded
various slight corrosion areas underside rear
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
nearside rear inner sill has slight corrosion
offside front tyre deteriorated
offside rear inner arch corroded
various slight corrosion areas underside rear
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear tyre deterriorated
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion hole in offside front outer bodysill but not in perscribed failure area
corrosion in both rear chaasis rails around coil spring tops
corrosion in nearside rear inner bodysill
excessive corrosion in offside rear inner valance but not in any perscribed failure area
nearside handbrake effort lower than offside advise attention
splits on ends of both wiper blades
Corrosion in offside front outer body sill - not in prescribed failure area
Corrosion in offside rear inner body sill, but not yet excessive.
Corrosion starting in nearside front floor strengthener not in prescribed failure area
Corrosion starting in nearside rear inner body sill.
Corrosion starting in offside front floor - not in prescribed failure area
Low braking effort on nearside handbrake.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Small split on end of nearside wiper blade rubber.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Corrosion in offside front outer body sill - not in prescribed failure area
Corrosion in offside rear inner body sill, but not yet excessive.
Corrosion starting in nearside front floor strengthener not in prescribed failure area
Corrosion starting in nearside rear inner body sill.
Corrosion starting in offside front floor - not in prescribed failure area
Long travel on handbrake lever
Low braking effort on nearside handbrake.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Small split on end of nearside wiper blade rubber.
Corrosion in nearside front floor strengthener, but not in specified area.
Corrosion in offside front outer body sill, but not in specified area.
Corrosion on both rear outer wheel arches. Advise attention soon to prevent sharp edges.
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake disc pads are worn close to minimum limit and nearside front are getting thin.
Some corrosion in both rear inner body sills.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion in nearside front floor strengthener, but not in specified area.
Corrosion in offside front outer body sill, but not in specified area.
Corrosion on both rear outer wheel arches. Advise attention soon to prevent sharp edges.
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake disc pads are worn close to minimum limit and nearside front are getting thin.
Some corrosion in both rear inner body sills.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both wiper blades are split at ends.
Corrosion in nearside front floor strengthener, but not in specified area.
Exhaust leak from rear silencer,. Temporary paste repair made.
Front brake disc pads are getting thin.
Offside rear lights are slightly dim, possible bad earth.
Corrosion in nearside front floor strengthener but not in specified area.
Corrosion starting in both rear inner body sills.
Front number plate is damaged.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake disc pads getting thin
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C798 PPH is a 1985 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C798 PPH, 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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C798 PPH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1985.
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