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C8 SYV

1993 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,251 mi
Last recorded81,251 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 SYV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,251 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,213 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 79,197 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively center prop mount (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,880 miles

Front both front tyres starting wear on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both fuel lines corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,456 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 30 May 2013 75,403 miles

All brakes corroded due to lack of use

middle exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,067 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2012 75,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 74,968 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 74,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 68,102 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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C8 SYV is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SYV, 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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C8 SYV is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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