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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front play in Shock absorber
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front play in Shock absorber
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear corrosion to inner arch
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL four (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NCY 160R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1976 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 39,615 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 NCY 160R, 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 50 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NCY 160R registered?
NCY 160R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1976.
Is NCY 160R safe to buy?
The MOT history for NCY 160R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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