MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,066 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
aftermarket exhaust system fitted
aftermarket suspension fitted
race seats fitted
rollcage fitted
slight corrosion to underbody
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight corrosion to underbody
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
aftermarket exhaust system fitted
aftermarket suspension fitted
race seats fitted
rollcage fitted
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E809 JOU is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E809 JOU, 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 E809 JOU registered?
E809 JOU is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E809 JOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E809 JOU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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