MOT Status
ValidMileage
73,924 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
aftermarket exhaust fitted without a CAT
vehicle presenter has shown me a letter from Ford stating that the engine block is from an earlier sierra and is old enough to be CAT exempt
aftermarket exhaust fitted without a CAT
vehicle presenter has shown me a letter from Ford stating that the engine block is from an earlier sierra and is old enough to be CAT exempt
customer has letter from main dealer to show that they confirm the engine is from a 1992 sierra cosworth and as such is not required to have a CAT test
no cats fitted in aftermarket exhaust
washers are weak - advise cleaning out the jets and the bottom of the washer bottle
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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C8 SSL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C8 SSL, 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 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of C8 SSL?
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What year was C8 SSL registered?
C8 SSL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1995.
Is C8 SSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for C8 SSL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C8 SSL have outstanding finance?
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