MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,345 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
HANDBRAKE HAS EXCESS TRAVEL, NEARLY TO ITS MAX
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH PARTING BONDING
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
HANDBRAKE HAS EXCESS TRAVEL,NEARLY AT ITS MAX
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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M887 TDA is a 1996 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 M887 TDA, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M887 TDA registered?
M887 TDA is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is M887 TDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for M887 TDA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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