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E177 AYJ

1987 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,916 mi
Last recorded3,916 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE177 AYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 3,916 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2007 1,251 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 1,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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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E177 AYJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E177 AYJ, 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 E177 AYJ registered?

E177 AYJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E177 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E177 AYJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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