MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,751 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all floors chassis and sills in poor condition
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all floors chassis and outer sills in poor condition
Both front wheel bearings have slight play
Rear diff, misting oil
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front wheel bearings have slight play
Rear diff, misting oil
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s outer rear diff seal leaking
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s outer rear diff seal leaking
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear diff seal has slight leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear diff seal has slight leak
Floor area around roll cage bolts starting to corroded. (cage part of seat belt anchor)
Nearside rear tyre heavily perished. No cords/ply showing
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Floor area around roll cage bolts starting to corroded. (cage part of seat belt anchor)
Nearside rear tyre heavily perished. No cords/ply showing
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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FGL 118F is a 1968 Ford Escort in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1968 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,716 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 FGL 118F, 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 58 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FGL 118F is a 1968 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1968.
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