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E113 BOO

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,060 mi
Last recorded68,060 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE113 BOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 68,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 68,060 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 67,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,893 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 67,642 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,579 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,360 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,265 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,117 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,092 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,090 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,085 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,055 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,002 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,901 miles

o/s/f spot light lenes missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,836 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,687 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,266 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 66,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 65,770 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 65,406 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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E113 BOO is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E113 BOO, 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 E113 BOO registered?

E113 BOO is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 September 1987.

Is E113 BOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E113 BOO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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