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E363 SEL

1991 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,540 mi
Last recorded60,540 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE363 SEL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 60,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,414 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2006 59,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E363 SEL is a 1991 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 E363 SEL, 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 35 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E363 SEL registered?

E363 SEL is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is E363 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E363 SEL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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