MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
wiper blades deteriorated
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Front Position lamp not working and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside sill corroded.
Offside sill corroded.
Sill trims fitted outer sills not tested fully.
Under vehicle general corrosion.
Windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road.
Under vehicle slight corrosion.
Windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road.
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Under vehicle slight corrosion.
Windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Front brake discs corroded scored and pitted.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Plastic trims on side sills
Previous welding repairs to drivers side rear inner wheel arch areas.
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear metal suspension componants surface corroded.
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front brake discs corroded scored and pitted.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Plastic trims on side sills
Previous welding repairs to drivers side rear inner wheel arch areas.
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear metal suspension componants surface corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear brake pipes heavly coated in underseal
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
SURFACE CORROSION ON N/S/R + O/S/R QUARTER INNER PANELS
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D351 DEW 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 63.6%.
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 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 D351 DEW, 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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D351 DEW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1987.
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