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E162 FAA

1987 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,771 mi
Last recorded91,771 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE162 FAA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,771 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

vehicle shows weld repairs and surface corrosion throughout.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 91,436 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 91,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

reverse lamp o/s inop

vehicle shows weld repairs throughout and surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,916 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 90,916 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear wheel arches show weld repairs and other corrosion but not in prescribed area at this time

Pass 23 Oct 2007 89,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,024 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 89,024 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

surface corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

vehicle shows weld repairs throughout

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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E162 FAA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E162 FAA, 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 E162 FAA registered?

E162 FAA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E162 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E162 FAA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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