MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre Heavily Perishing
child seats fitted to rear
corrosion to battery tray
corrosion to front panel
corrosion to n/s and o/s sill lips
corrosion to rear chassis legs
cv gaitors perishing
front shock absorbers weak
o/s front tyre perished and cracked
poor beam pattern to both dip headlights
repair to n/s front floor pan
repair to n/s/r outer sill
slight play and noise to n/s and o/s wheel bearings
slight rear brake imbalance
soervo unit corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
child seats fitted to rear
corrosion to battery tray
corrosion to front panel
corrosion to n/s and o/s sill lips
corrosion to rear chassis legs
cv gaitors perishing
o/s front tyre perished and cracked
poor beam pattern to both dip headlights
repair to n/s front floor pan
repair to n/s/r outer sill
slight play and noise to n/s and o/s wheel bearings
slight rear brake imbalance
soervo unit corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
corrosion to offside front, centre and rear floor, rear outer wheel arches and in all door shuts
offside rear tyre perished
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E706 BVW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 E706 BVW, 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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E706 BVW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1987.
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