MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
advanced blue smoke from exhaust
nearside front tyre ( 145 x 13 )perished †and spliting
windscreen damaged in zone A but not larger †than 10mm at time of test
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E244 AFW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 E244 AFW, 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 E244 AFW registered?
E244 AFW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E244 AFW safe to buy?
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