MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,023 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
note !! rear of vehicle rusty in chassis members (ok at this test)
note !! rear of vehicle rusty in chassis members (ok at this test)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
note oil ,leak from engine (suspect oil pressure switch)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
rust developing in nsr chassis member
both outer cv boots cracked but not leaking
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E284 UYC is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 E284 UYC, 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 E284 UYC registered?
E284 UYC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 October 1987.
Is E284 UYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for E284 UYC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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