MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Coil springs not seated when suspension full extended
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both coil springs loose on seats when suspension is fully extended (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed by lower arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both coil springs loose on seats when suspension is fully extended (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber not fully seated in hub assembly
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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OLA 71F is a 1985 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 OLA 71F, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OLA 71F registered?
OLA 71F is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 November 1985.
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