MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Readings very low (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder leaking Between master cylinder and servo (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
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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C801 EWY is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C801 EWY, 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 C801 EWY registered?
C801 EWY is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1986.
Is C801 EWY safe to buy?
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