MOT Status
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79,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Under body under sealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective center box rubber (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective center box rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
under body wax oiled
Nearside both front and rear tyre walls perishing
underbody/suspension /braking system components covered in underseal
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels have one missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside both front and rear tyre walls perishing
underbody/suspension /braking system components covered in underseal
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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E678 GRK 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 75%.
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 E678 GRK, 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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E678 GRK is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 December 1987.
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