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C26 WTH

1993 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,857 mi
Last recorded76,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 WTH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 76,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,844 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 76,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 76,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,011 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,442 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 68,976 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,893 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 68,887 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre exhaust mount rubbers deterated

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,411 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

all suspension and brake components starting to get corroded!

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,701 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,829 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 65,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

adv rear brake hoses slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2006 64,305 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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C26 WTH is a 1993 Ford Escort in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 C26 WTH, 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 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C26 WTH registered?

C26 WTH is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C26 WTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 WTH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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