MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,126 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Both beam patterns weak.
Corrosion to battery tray.
Exhaust corroded.
Movement in steering column.
Rubber exhaust mounts perished/ starting to split.
Slight damage to front number plate.
Slight damage to screen.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both beam patterns weak.
Corrosion to battery tray.
Exhaust corroded.
Movement in steering column.
Rubber exhaust mounts perished/ starting to split.
Slight damage to front number plate.
Slight damage to screen.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E688 LVE is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 E688 LVE, 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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E688 LVE is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 November 1987.
Is E688 LVE safe to buy?
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