MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,272 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
N/S/R foot brake poor performance
Stone chip N/S of windscreen
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E30 FFV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E30 FFV, 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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How do I check the history of E30 FFV?
You can check the full history of E30 FFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was E30 FFV registered?
E30 FFV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E30 FFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E30 FFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E30 FFV have outstanding finance?
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