MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
advise further look at battery tray. o/s&n/s/f metal & flexy brake pipes. further look at rear chassis legs o/s&n/s. n/s/r tail light
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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C187 FKN is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1986 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,504 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 C187 FKN, 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 40 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C187 FKN registered?
C187 FKN is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1986.
Is C187 FKN safe to buy?
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