MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre cut outer wall
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre cut outer wall
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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E971 VKF is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E971 VKF, 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 E971 VKF registered?
E971 VKF is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1987.
Is E971 VKF safe to buy?
The MOT history for E971 VKF shows 6 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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