MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,343 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
cam belt cover not fitted
co emission very low
front brakes are binding slightly
lambda reading is high
no rear seats fitted
o/s drive shaft iiner boot is insecure
sill covers fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
cam belt cover not fitted
co emission very low
front brakes are binding slightly
lambda reading is high
no rear seats fitted
o/s drive shaft iiner boot is insecure
sill covers fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Anti-lock braking system component modified but not inappropriately (3.4.4)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
vehicle has been modified from standard in many areas
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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E840 BVX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E840 BVX, 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 E840 BVX registered?
E840 BVX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 September 1987.
Is E840 BVX safe to buy?
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