MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
All brakes corroded due to lack of use
middle exhaust clamp insecure
both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear tyres worn on inside edges
rear brake discs corroded
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres worn on inside edges
rear discs corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 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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What year was C8 SYV registered?
C8 SYV is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1993.
Is C8 SYV safe to buy?
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