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E233 HRE

1987 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,228 mi
Last recorded61,228 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE233 HRE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,228 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 61,217 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,318 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,429 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,412 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,694 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,290 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,745 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,921 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,808 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 49,514 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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E233 HRE is a 1987 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E233 HRE, 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 E233 HRE registered?

E233 HRE is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E233 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E233 HRE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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