MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit CO limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill. not welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired out sill detached (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear shock absorber top mount has slight play
Offside Rear shock absorber top mount has slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
main beam warning light not working
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
main beam warning light not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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D151 RYA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1987 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,866 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 D151 RYA, 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 39 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D151 RYA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1987.
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