MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.3.3 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
osf wiper split on end
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Wiper blade split
Oil leak ()
battery insecure
oily residue bottom of engine
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
battery insecure
oily residue bottom of engine
Brake fluid level low in resovoir.
Exhaust blowing at manifold.
Nearside front wing lower edge insecure.
Offside wiper blade split.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake fluid level low in resovoir.
Exhaust blowing at manifold.
Nearside front wing lower edge insecure.
Offside wiper blade split.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Battery insecure
Passenger side outer sill coroading
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
battery insecure
nearside outer sill corroding.
both rear brake pipes showing corrosion
rear view mirror missing
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
both rear brake pipes showing corrosion
rear view mirror missing
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E155 KFB is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E155 KFB, 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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E155 KFB is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1987.
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