MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill(seat belt point) (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch(pedals) (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil light flashing oil at min
drivers seat runner loose
fuel tank signs of dampness
slight roughness at front wheels when spun
speaker wire running over steering pinion
Rear Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
both front inner arches corroding
both front seat backs only securing at one side
drivers seat base loose
sign of oil leak
very slight play at o/s/r wheel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
both front inner arches corroding
both front seat backs only securing at one side
drivers seat base loose
sign of oil leak
very slight play at o/s/r wheel
fuel tank stained from leaking however not leaking at time of test
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
fuel tank stained from leaking however not leaking at time of test
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to n/s wing and front panel
o/s rear brake binding slightly
rocker cover laeking oil
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise radiator core poor condition with possible coolant leak present
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B687 XES is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B687 XES, 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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B687 XES is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 January 1985.
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