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E22 BHK

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,170 mi
Last recorded13,170 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 BHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 13,170 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 131,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2015 12,574 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 12,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 11,884 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 11,541 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,510 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 107,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 5,675 miles

advise surface corrosion to under side and inner rear seals

Fail 3 Jul 2010 6,262 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

major corrosion to rear panel under bumper n/s and o/s

noise at n/s rear wheel on rotation

Pass 23 May 2009 4,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 1,617 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 1,495 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 96,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 96,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 90,334 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E22 BHK is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E22 BHK, 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 E22 BHK registered?

E22 BHK is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E22 BHK safe to buy?

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