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E14 XRC

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,337 mi
Last recorded16,337 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 XRC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 16,337 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 6,844 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 6,665 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 6,665 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 5,575 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 5,353 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 4,845 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 4,620 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,593 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 4,284 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 3,991 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 3,961 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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E14 XRC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E14 XRC, 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 E14 XRC registered?

E14 XRC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E14 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E14 XRC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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