MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,398 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All tyres over 10 years old
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corrosion throughout
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Almost down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
All tyres over 10 years old
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corrosion throughout
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Almost down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Suspect inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
All tyres over 10 years old
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Almost perished down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All Tyres well over 10 years old
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corrosion throughout
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leaks
All Tyres wearing on edges
General corrosion throughout
NSF CV Boot deteriorated
Oil leaks
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill poor repair patch glued in place not welded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front floorpan corrosion not by any component mounts
Offside Front floorpan corrosion not by any component mounts
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r floor to sill rusty
o/s/r chassis leg rusty †n/s/r floor rusty †front x member rusty †front x member behind bumper rusty †both rear wheel bearings loose †o/s/f inner wing rusty †n/s outer cv boot perished †n/s door step rusty †o/s door step rusty
front brake imbalance
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E29 JTC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E29 JTC, 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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E29 JTC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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