MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,198 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
has been welded in various places
has slight corrosion under body and sills
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
has slight corrosion under body and sills
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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A16 XLU is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 A16 XLU, 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 A16 XLU registered?
A16 XLU is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is A16 XLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for A16 XLU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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