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E227 SOX

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,395 mi
Last recorded56,395 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE227 SOX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2009 56,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes deteriorated

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

play in top steering column bearing

rear o/s and n/s lower arms corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,988 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 51,667 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,384 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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E227 SOX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E227 SOX, 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 E227 SOX registered?

E227 SOX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 October 1987.

Is E227 SOX safe to buy?

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