MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,108 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front outer cv gaiters perrished
rear brake supply pipes rusted
n/s/f floor/sill area corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f floor/sill area corroded
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear section of brake supply pipes to n/s and o/s rear slight corrosion
slight play in o/s drag link ball joint
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear section of brake supply pipes to n/s and o/s rear slight corrosion
slight play in o/s drag link ball joint
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leaking from front rariator area
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leaking from front rariator area
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N86 SMY is a 1997 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 N86 SMY, 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 29 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N86 SMY registered?
N86 SMY is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is N86 SMY safe to buy?
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