MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,796 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All tyres wearing on inside edges.
Battery loose.
Front wheels have signs of rubbing body but not on lock to lock check.
N/S Inner drive shaft boot split.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/R sill corroded Behind rear wheel.
Oil leak from engine.
Plastic sill covers fitted.
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All tyres wearing on inside edges.
Battery loose.
Front wheels have signs of rubbing body but not on lock to lock check.
N/S & O/S Rear seat belts not fitted.
N/S Inner drive shaft boot split.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/R sill corroded Behind rear wheel.
Oil leak from engine.
Plastic sill covers fitted.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advice given on seatbelt requirements
rear seats removed
Vehicle braking system has beeen modified, ABS Unit has been bypassed unable to find RFR.ABS lamp sequence Is Correct.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Advice given on seatbelt requirements
Vehicle braking system has beeen modified, ABS Unit has been bypassed unable to find RFR.ABS lamp sequence Is Correct.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
after market front seat belts fitted to front seats
aftermarket pedal covers fitted
handbrake cables hang low
offside wiper blade starting to split
steering rack feels slightly rough
windscreen washer alignment
slight play in steering column u/js,all tyres starting to wear inside and out,sligjt crack os of windscreen,
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E897 GFL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red 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 E897 GFL, 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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E897 GFL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 August 1987.
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