MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust in rusty condition
Nearside Front + n/s/r wheel arch in rusty condition
Nearside Rear Mud flap loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust deteriorated
Rear Wheel arches in rusty condition
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
n/s rear cill detirated
rear exhaust box detirated
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
O/s/f tyre worn on edge
Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E141 WJC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 E141 WJC, 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 E141 WJC registered?
E141 WJC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E141 WJC safe to buy?
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