MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
boot floor pan starting to corrode
heavy under sill to o/s/f top inner wing
master cylinder starting to corrode
o/s/r tyre starting to perrish
oil leak
slight play to steering colume
slight play to steering colume bushs
slight play to steering ujs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
as per vt32384017176139
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
battery tray starting to corrode
boot floor starting to corrode
dip switch sligtly sticking
engine oil leak
fuel smell -no visable leaks
high level stop lamp partially working
n/s and o/s front chassis starting to corrode
n/s rear outer sill starting to corrode
o/s rear door step starting to corrode
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E912 ELL is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 E912 ELL, 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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E912 ELL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1987.
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