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E24 DRD

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,460 mi
Last recorded42,460 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 DRD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,460 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 11,188 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,777 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,731 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,102 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,631 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,687 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,697 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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E24 DRD is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E24 DRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E24 DRD registered?

E24 DRD is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 August 1987.

Is E24 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E24 DRD shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E24 DRD have outstanding finance?

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