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E155 KFB

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,237 mi
Last recorded99,237 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE155 KFB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,237 miles

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))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 99,226 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 99,056 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 99,035 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,978 miles

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))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 98,978 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,896 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

osf wiper split on end

Fail 6 Apr 2017 98,891 miles

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 ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,402 miles

battery insecure

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 13 Aug 2015 98,402 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 97,910 miles

Brake fluid level low in resovoir.

Exhaust blowing at manifold.

Nearside front wing lower edge insecure.

Offside wiper blade split.

Fail 16 May 2014 97,910 miles

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.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 96,939 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 96,936 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 96,933 miles

Battery insecure

Passenger side outer sill coroading

Fail 8 May 2012 96,933 miles

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.

Pass 21 May 2011 95,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 87,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 86,992 miles

both rear brake pipes showing corrosion

rear view mirror missing

Fail 4 Oct 2007 86,992 miles

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?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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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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