MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
gear box viscous coupling not operational
various oil leaks
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
gear box viscous coupling not operational
oil leak from front diff
oil leaks from cam cover gasket possable cam seals possable rear crank seal and sump
brake pipes poor condition poorly routed
fuel filter in poor condition
o/s/front flexi hose poor condition
gearbox viscous coupling u/s (only rear wheel drive)
n/s/front top spring cup bearing seized
rear tyres worn inner edges.
front suspension top shockabsorber mounts worn
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 SYA is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 SYA, 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 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C8 SYA registered?
C8 SYA is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 1993.
Is C8 SYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for C8 SYA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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