MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,578 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Full underside of vehicle excessively under sealed
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated chalked in yellow (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Full underside of vehicle excessively under sealed
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
heavily undersealed under vehicle
rear cross member weak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
heavily undersealed under vehicle
rear cross member weak
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal heavy (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
under vehicle heavily undersealed
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
body/ chassis and brake pipes heavily undersealed
Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
body/ chassis and brake pipes heavily undersealed
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and o/s/r tyres (4.1.D.1b)
under vehicle covered in under seal
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
under vehicle covered in under seal
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre low tread and perished
steering rack boots cracked
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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BBZ 387 is a 1996 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 BBZ 387, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BBZ 387 registered?
BBZ 387 is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 1996.
Is BBZ 387 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BBZ 387 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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