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E895 FLC

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,245 mi
Last recorded98,245 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE895 FLC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 98,245 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 98,202 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,042 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 5 May 2017 98,047 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 98,047 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,022 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 97,780 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 97,542 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 97,541 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,289 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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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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