MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
see advice sheet no.573843817242, issued 01/08/2007 (items 006 & 013 rectified)
wipers smearing
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear lower sill drop plates corroding
both rear tyres worn on edges (main tread pattern OK)
brake pedal spongy - recommend attention
n/s headlamp aim at lower limit; o/s aim at upper limit
n/s/r brake binding slightly
non-standard road springs fitted
only driver's seat fitted at time of test - all other seats removed
outer sills covered in trim
slight play in steering rack
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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A4 TJK is a 1987 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A4 TJK, 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 A4 TJK registered?
A4 TJK is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 May 1987.
Is A4 TJK safe to buy?
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