MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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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E280 CWC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 E280 CWC, 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 E280 CWC registered?
E280 CWC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 October 1987.
Is E280 CWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for E280 CWC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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