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E111 UAG

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,762 mi
Last recorded19,762 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 UAG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 19,762 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 19,477 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 19,073 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 18,749 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 18,583 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 18,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 117,343 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,096 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 12,272 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 10 Apr 2013 12,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 18 May 2012 10,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,135 miles

engine running weak on c.o.

front vallace holed

rack worn + knocking from steering or suspension.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,346 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 8,612 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 107,800 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 107,183 miles

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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E111 UAG is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E111 UAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E111 UAG registered?

E111 UAG is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 November 1987.

Is E111 UAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E111 UAG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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