MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,592 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
lots of rust on under side
nesr side inner gaiter
number plates
all rear suspension bushes starting to deteriate.But not yet to excess
n/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to deteriate.Not yet to fail criteria but advise replacing very soon
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
all rear suspension bushes starting to deteriate.But not yet to excess
n/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to deteriate.Not yet to fail criteria but advise replacing very soon
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
all rear suspension rubber bushes starting to deteriate but not yet to excess
both rear wheel bearings noise but not yet to excess.Check soon replace if needed
corrosion starting o/s/r top of sill but not yet to excess
o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate but not yet to excess
all rear suspension rubber bushes starting to deteriate but not yet to excess
both rear wheel bearings noise but not yet to excess.Check soon replace if needed
corrosion starting o/s/r top of sill but not yet to excess
o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate but not yet to excess
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
all rear suspension rubber bushes starting to deteriate.Check soon
both rear wheel bearings noise but not yet to excess
corrosion starting o/s/r top of sill but not yet to excess
o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate.Check soon
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E153 HDX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 E153 HDX, 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 E153 HDX registered?
E153 HDX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1987.
Is E153 HDX safe to buy?
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