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E960 OWW

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

7,311 mi
Last recorded7,311 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE960 OWW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 7,311 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slow effort n/s/r foot brake

underbody corrosion & repairs

Fail 29 Feb 2016

Front Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arb mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arb mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired all rear floor pan (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened poorly routed (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all chassis rails corroded

all floor pan heavily corroded

all inner sills corroded and bad repair work carried out

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

inner sills corroded

rear inner arches corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

underbody heavily undersealed to cover up poor previous repair work

Pass 26 Nov 2014 505 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 505 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pipes have an underseal coating

antislip missing from clutch pedal

both front tyres have only just met limits

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

front bumper insecure

fuel pump secured with cable ties

nearside and offside front floor has welded repairs

nearside rear shocker has reduced damping affect

rear suspension arm bushes are deteriated but have nbo movement

spare wheel housing/boot floor heavily corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due toside skirts/ sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2012 505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pipes have an underseal coating

antislip missing from clutch pedal

both front tyres have only just met limits

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

front bumper insecure

fuel pump secured with cable ties

nearside and offside front floor has welded repairs

nearside rear shocker has reduced damping affect

rear suspension arm bushes are deteriated but have nbo movement

spare wheel housing/boot floor heavily corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due toside skirts/ sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2012 505 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

all metal brake pipes have an underseal coating unable to fully inspect

front brake pads low

offside front floor has weld repairs

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 2 Mar 2012 500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 100,506 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 100,505 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch anti-slip missing.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 505 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 96,128 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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E960 OWW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E960 OWW, 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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E960 OWW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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