MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Oil leak
corrosion on bodywork
corrosion on brake pipes
scratch in screen
Oil leak
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion on wheel arch
ligth scratch in screen
play in steering
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Oil leak
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion on wheel arch
ligth scratch in screen
play in steering
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion on underside
wear on discs
Oil leak
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion on underside
wear on discs
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
chip in screen
corrosion on bodywork
corrosion on brake pipes
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E966 YHK is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 E966 YHK, 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 E966 YHK registered?
E966 YHK is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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