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A4 TJK

1987 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,471 mi
Last recorded91,471 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 TJK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,471 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,456 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,414 miles

see advice sheet no.573843817242, issued 01/08/2007 (items 006 & 013 rectified)

wipers smearing

Fail 1 Aug 2007 91,411 miles

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.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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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.

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