MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Various underside components with slight corrosion, none of which deemed excessive
Various underside components with slight corrosion, none of which deemed excessive
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s and o/s rear corner valance corroded
Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill inadequate repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
play in steering rack inner joint offside
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E223 FLR is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E223 FLR, 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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E223 FLR is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 October 1987.
Is E223 FLR safe to buy?
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