MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,213 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel and brake pipes touching
Fuel pipes corroded front to rear
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bolts 2 x different types
Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member close to anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill close to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Central Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
O/s/r wheel bolts different types ,wheel secure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
GENERAL AGE-RELATED CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under-body surface corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under-body surface corrosion
surface corrsion throughout
Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
near side front gear box cross member bolt loose
o/s/r arch corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
near side front gear box cross member bolt loose
o/s/r arch corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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F101 OJR is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1989 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 F101 OJR, 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 37 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F101 OJR is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 1989.
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