MOT Status
ValidMileage
10,028 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective Track control arm inner bolt insecure (2.5.A.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
a/b/s system removed
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
a/b/s system removed
some movement in rear radius arm /hub outer bushes
vehicle only just met minimum requirement for park brake efficiency at 16%
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
brakes a bit soft/spongey
some movement in rear radius arm /hub outer bushes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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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FAS 440 is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FAS 440, 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 FAS 440 registered?
FAS 440 is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 1987.
Is FAS 440 safe to buy?
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