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23,936 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Filler in rear quarters (6.1.1 (d) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak Overflow
Front Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Gearbox mounting defective
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Filler in rear quarters (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorbers showing signs of weakness
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorbers showing signs of weakness
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
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CLH 242Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1983 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,626 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 CLH 242Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CLH 242Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 1983.
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