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E18 GBC

1987 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,215 mi
Last recorded15,215 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 GBC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 15,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 108,652 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 8,631 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 7,613 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,613 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 7,873 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 7,873 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 4,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 899 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 96,624 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 91,905 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 87,050 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 82,056 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 76,507 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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E18 GBC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E18 GBC, 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 E18 GBC registered?

E18 GBC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 October 1987.

Is E18 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 GBC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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