MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
clicking noise evident inside rear brake drums when rotating wheels
engine overheating
fuel tank corroding
n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate but preventing the ingress of dirt
tailgate struts worn/weak - not holding tailgate
unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
clicking noise evident inside rear brake drums when rotating wheels
engine overheating
fuel tank corroding
n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate but preventing the ingress of dirt
tailgate struts worn/weak - not holding tailgate
unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Battery insecure
Near side front tyre has been repaired outside the repairable area
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E688 YHJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 2,000cc 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 E688 YHJ, 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 E688 YHJ registered?
E688 YHJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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