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E182 EVJ

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,447 mi
Last recorded70,447 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 EVJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 70,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corrored

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 70,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wear lower column bush

Pass 6 Dec 2014 59,266 miles

corrosion and repairs to sills

corrosion on near side rear and off side rear undersills

repair to off side rear chassis rails by spring mounting

Fail 6 Dec 2014 59,266 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

corrosion and repairs to sills

corrosion on near side rear and off side rear undersills

repair to off side rear chassis rails by spring mounting

Fail 6 Aug 2007 59,248 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 55,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 55,508 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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E182 EVJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E182 EVJ, 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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What year was E182 EVJ registered?

E182 EVJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E182 EVJ safe to buy?

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