MOT Status
Mileage
78,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Outer Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Outer Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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E215 GHG is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 E215 GHG, 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 E215 GHG registered?
E215 GHG is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 September 1987.
Is E215 GHG safe to buy?
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