MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exausht mounts worn
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Oil leak
both front beam patterns weak
handbrake high
nearside rear tyre cracked and worn all over
rear boot lid loose
rear bumper damaged
slight play in both front seats
slight play in both front top mounts
slight play in steering wheel
surface rust under vehicle
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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E144 NMT is a 1987 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E144 NMT, 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 E144 NMT registered?
E144 NMT is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 December 1987.
Is E144 NMT safe to buy?
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