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E141 WJC

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,500 mi
Last recorded99,500 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE141 WJC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 97,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 97,158 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust in rusty condition

Nearside Front + n/s/r wheel arch in rusty condition

Nearside Rear Mud flap loose

Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Wheel arches in rusty condition

Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,688 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear cill detirated

rear exhaust box detirated

Pass 18 Jul 2017 93,998 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,363 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,361 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 92,689 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 92,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 91,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/s/f tyre worn on edge

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,924 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,772 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,072 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,973 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 87,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 85,517 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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E141 WJC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E141 WJC, 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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E141 WJC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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