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E223 FLR

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,449 mi
Last recorded64,449 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE223 FLR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 64,449 miles

Various underside components with slight corrosion, none of which deemed excessive

Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,651 miles

Various underside components with slight corrosion, none of which deemed excessive

Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 62,817 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 62,815 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2019 62,748 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 62,741 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2018 62,494 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 62,484 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill inadequate repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 61,359 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2016 60,943 miles

play in steering rack inner joint offside

Pass 22 May 2015 60,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 58,276 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 57,768 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 57,768 miles

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?

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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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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What year was E223 FLR registered?

E223 FLR is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is E223 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E223 FLR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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