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E305 FNV

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,422 mi
Last recorded13,422 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE305 FNV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 13,422 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL DIFFICULT TO ASSESS FOR CORROSION

Fail 27 Jun 2023 13,422 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL DIFFICULT TO ASSESS FOR CORROSION

Fail 13 Mar 2023 13,405 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roll bar mounting prescribed area corroded marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into ride height adjuster marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of ride height adjuster marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure and rubbing on road coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roll bar mounting prescribed area corroded marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded from brake fluid contamination (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under side and metal brake pipes are covered in underseal and not able to assess

Pass 19 Nov 2021 13,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 13,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,961 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 12,961 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (by fuel tank) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 12,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 12,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 12,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Nov 2013 12,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2012 12,082 miles

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 12,072 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 11,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2011 11,743 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

batt flat

both front tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 10,060 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

all exhaust rubber mounts split

Fail 22 Nov 2010 10,060 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

all exhaust rubber mounts split

Pass 18 Nov 2009 5,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all brake pipes covered in underseal and difficult to assess for corrosion

unable to view outer sills due to body kit

Fail 16 Nov 2009 5,074 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all brake pipes covered in underseal and difficult to assess for corrosion

unable to view outer sills due to body kit

Pass 11 Nov 2008 3,539 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Fail 7 Nov 2008 3,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2007 2,287 miles

nearside rear inner sill is rusty

nearside rear tyre is cracking

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

Pass 3 Nov 2006 1,488 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2006 1,488 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre is cracking

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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E305 FNV is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 E305 FNV, 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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E305 FNV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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