MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,643 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by operation of position lamps. (4.3.3 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by operation of position lamps. (4.3.3 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills slightly corroded, no holes
sill covers fitted
both front seats loose on runners
oil leak
slight play in n/s/f drumstick
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front seats loose on runners
oil leak
slight play in n/s/f drumstick
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside front drive shaft worn resulting in slight movement
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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RIL 3943 is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 RIL 3943, 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 RIL 3943 registered?
RIL 3943 is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 January 1985.
Is RIL 3943 safe to buy?
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