MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside sill slightly dameged
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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IAZ 9985 is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 IAZ 9985, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was IAZ 9985 registered?
IAZ 9985 is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is IAZ 9985 safe to buy?
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