MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode
Offside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode
corrosion started front crossmember
corrosion started inner and outer sills both sides
corrossion started inner wing front driver side
new brake shoes and wheel cylinders fitted rear both sides
Headlamp aim too high bothsides (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure tightened nut (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion started front crossmember
corrosion started inner and outer sills both sides
corrossion started inner wing front driver side
new brake shoes and wheel cylinders fitted rear both sides
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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E895 FLC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 E895 FLC, 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 E895 FLC registered?
E895 FLC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1987.
Is E895 FLC safe to buy?
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