MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))
extensive welding repairs carried out
wipers don't automatically park at bottom of screen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))
wipers don't automatically park at bottom of screen
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
corrosian throughout
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
corrosian throughout
ALL UNDER SIDE AND BRAKE PIPES HEAVLY SEALED
N/S/F INNER WING IS CORRODED
N/S/R INNER SILL IS CORRODED
O/S/F INNER SILL IS CORRODED AND HOLED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA
OIL LEAKS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
ALL UNDER SIDE AND BRAKE PIPES HEAVLY SEALED
N/S/F INNER WING IS CORRODED
N/S/R INNER SILL IS CORRODED
O/S/F INNER SILL IS CORRODED AND HOLED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA
OIL LEAKS
hole under side of car been under sealed
inner wings been welded and under sealed
sills been welded and under sealed
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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C956 WUE is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 C956 WUE, 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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C956 WUE is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 December 1985.
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