MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking both (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (4.1.D.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E288 DOO is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E288 DOO, 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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E288 DOO is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 December 1987.
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