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56,368 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Floor has advanced corrossion
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside front door has advanced corrossion
Oil leaking from Engine
Both headlight deteriorating
Both rear wishbones have advanced corrossion
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Doors have advanced corrossion
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged but secure
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Both headlight deteriorating
Both rear wishbones have advanced corrossion
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Doors have advanced corrossion
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged but secure
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low And conensated (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both head lights deteriorating
Both rear wishbones have advanced corrossion
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Doors have advanced corrossion
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged but secure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch is insecure and comes apart during operation (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended can not be used with centre in use (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside dipped beam pattern is very poor but just visible
Offside Lower sections of doors are corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged
Offside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside rear tyre perishing
Steering stiff
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside outer body sill has advanced corrosion
Offside rear tyre perishing
Oil leak
Temporary repair carried out to exhaust
Offside front floor has advanced corrossion
Oil leak
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front floor has advanced corrossion
Oil leak
Front Floor Has advanced corrossion
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre pershing
Offside Rear Wheel arch has sdvanced corrossion
Temporary repair carried out to exhaust
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Floor Has advanced corrossion
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre pershing
Offside Rear Wheel arch has sdvanced corrossion
Temporary repair carried out to exhaust
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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E716 WGN is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 E716 WGN, 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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E716 WGN is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 November 1987.
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