MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,636 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
some corrosion to battery tray ,fuse box and offside outer sill areas
nsf tyre slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
anti freeze is overfilled
both front brake hoses are perished
both front coil springs are rusty
both rear tie rod rear bushs are deteriorated, no excessive
nearisde front tyre perished
rust on nearside rear outer arch
slight fluctuation from rear brakes
slight leak from manifold to downpipe
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing
small oil leaks
surface corrosion nearside rear inner arch
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in nearside inner rack joint
slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearings
small oil leaks
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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D91 JEL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 D91 JEL, 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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What year was D91 JEL registered?
D91 JEL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 1987.
Is D91 JEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for D91 JEL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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