MOT Status
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62,780 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Emissions not tested fuel leak (7.3.A.1)
Fuel pipe leaking at tank (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
ABS system has been removed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Sills have plastic covers
ABS system has been removed
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Sills have plastic covers
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
unable to open bonnet with catch
osf wheel fouls on oil cooler pipes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre wearing low at edges
timing belt covers missing
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E779 DAN is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E779 DAN, 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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E779 DAN is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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