MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
corrosion to o/s/f sill not in prescribed area
n/s/f tyre getting thin
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E323 DRX is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E323 DRX, 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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What year was E323 DRX registered?
E323 DRX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 October 1987.
Is E323 DRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for E323 DRX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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