MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre exhaust blowing slightly
cv boots perished
oil leaks
outer sills corroded and nearside rear chassis
centre exhaust blowing
front tyres perished
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
offside cv boot perished
oil leaks
seat mounts corroded
sills corroded
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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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E122 ELX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 E122 ELX, 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 E122 ELX registered?
E122 ELX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1987.
Is E122 ELX safe to buy?
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