MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,688 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
i think there could be corrosion in other places under undersill and filler
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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SKN 514X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 SKN 514X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SKN 514X registered?
SKN 514X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1981.
Is SKN 514X safe to buy?
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