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E911 FLX

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,666 mi
Last recorded52,666 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE911 FLX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,666 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 52,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear shock absorber has slight play in upper attachment

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,946 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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E911 FLX is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E911 FLX, 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 E911 FLX registered?

E911 FLX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E911 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E911 FLX shows 3 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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