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E115 GLB

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,305 mi
Last recorded35,305 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE115 GLB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 35,305 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 35,300 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 35,267 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,326 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,235 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 63,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,432 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2007 62,432 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2006 61,625 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,625 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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E115 GLB is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E115 GLB, 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 E115 GLB registered?

E115 GLB is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is E115 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E115 GLB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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