MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
excessive amounts of underseal applied to foor
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Battery insecure
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
all brake pipes greesed
Battery insecure
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all brake pipes greesed
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
plastic sill covers fitted suspect rusty sills
rear chassis legs welded painted with thick underseal unable to check welding
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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C951 SNR is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 C951 SNR, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C951 SNR registered?
C951 SNR is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 August 1985.
Is C951 SNR safe to buy?
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