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E153 HDX

1987 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

49,592 mi
Last recorded49,592 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE153 HDX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,592 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 49,568 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lots of rust on under side

nesr side inner gaiter

number plates

Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,432 miles

all rear suspension bushes starting to deteriate.But not yet to excess

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to deteriate.Not yet to fail criteria but advise replacing very soon

Fail 26 Sep 2007 49,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension bushes starting to deteriate.But not yet to excess

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to deteriate.Not yet to fail criteria but advise replacing very soon

Fail 11 Oct 2006 48,969 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

all rear suspension rubber bushes starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

both rear wheel bearings noise but not yet to excess.Check soon replace if needed

corrosion starting o/s/r top of sill but not yet to excess

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,969 miles

all rear suspension rubber bushes starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

both rear wheel bearings noise but not yet to excess.Check soon replace if needed

corrosion starting o/s/r top of sill but not yet to excess

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

Fail 3 Oct 2006 48,942 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension rubber bushes starting to deteriate.Check soon

both rear wheel bearings noise but not yet to excess

corrosion starting o/s/r top of sill but not yet to excess

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate.Check soon

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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E153 HDX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E153 HDX, 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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E153 HDX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E153 HDX safe to buy?

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