MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
cooling fan requires checking
damage to swept area of windscreen just within limits
fuel & brake pipes starting to corrode
hand brake lever near end of travel
light switch temperamental
offside rear lower quarter pannel corroded not within a prescribed area
possible signs of filler in sills
slight bind from rear brakes
slight leak on centre exhaust at rear
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to swept area of windscreen just within limits
fuel & brake pipes starting to corrode
hand brake lever near end of travel
light switch temperamental
offside rear lower quarter pannel corroded not within a prescribed area
possible signs of filler in sills
slight bind from rear brakes
slight leak on centre exhaust at rear
centre - rear exhaust starting to corrode
damage to swept area of windscreen just within limits
fuel & brake pipes starting to corrode
light switch temperamental
offside rear lower quarter pannel corroded not within a prescribed area
possible signs of filler in sills
slight bind from nearside rear brake
slight leak from radiator area
slight play in steering column
this vehicle is in a state of corrosion but not quite excessive at the time of test
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
centre - rear exhaust starting to corrode
damage to swept area of windscreen just within limits
fuel & brake pipes starting to corrode
light switch temperamental
offside rear lower quarter pannel corroded not within a prescribed area
possible signs of filler in sills
slight bind from nearside rear brake
slight leak from radiator area
slight play in steering column
this vehicle is in a state of corrosion but not quite excessive at the time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel pipes starting to corrode
light switch temperamental
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
possible signs of filler in sills
this vehicle is in a state of corrosion but not quite excessive at the time of test
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel pipes starting to corrode
light switch temperamental
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
one of two side lamps on each side inoperative
possible signs of filler in sills
this vehicle is in a state of corrosion but not quite excessive at the time of test
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
wipers split
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E289 KDP is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E289 KDP, 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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E289 KDP is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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