MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
advise both headlamp aims slightly high
advise both trailing arms rear bushs perished
advise n/s headlamp cracked
advise n/s lower swivel joint rubber split
advise n/s/f shock absorber damp
advise o/s/r inner sill weld repair of poor standard
advise rear tyres perished and worn on inner edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
advise both headlamp aims slightly high
advise both rear trailing arm rear bushs perished
advise n/s headlamp condensated (rectified) found to be cracked
advise n/s lower swivel joint rubber split
advise n/s/f shock absorber damp
advise o/s/f brake hose loose from mounting rectified
advise rear tyres perished and worn on inner edge
advose o/s/r inner sill weld repair of poor standard
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E617 ELL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E617 ELL, 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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E617 ELL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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