MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
Offside Rear brake slight bind
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
general underbody corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to seat mounting (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear brake slight bind
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
oil leaks
under body corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
oil leaks
under body corroded
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
o/s/r tyre worn inner edge & out of shape
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
o/s/r tyre worn inner edge & out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
nearside and offside rear sills corroded not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
nearside and offside rear sills corroded not in prescribed area
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
rear brake application boarderline
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
rear brake application boarderline
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside rear corroded around cross member not within 30
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside rear corroded around cross member not within 30
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
corrosion o/s rear underside but not prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion o/s rear underside but not prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F165 FHA is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 F165 FHA, 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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F165 FHA is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1989.
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