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E250 AWV

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,175 mi
Last recorded20,175 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE250 AWV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 20,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 20,159 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 20,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 20,101 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 19,999 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 19,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 19,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 18,546 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 18,167 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under sill to inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under sill to inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 17,073 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill has slight cosmetic repair

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,955 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

slight cosmetic repair n/s/r sill

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,492 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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E250 AWV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E250 AWV, 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 E250 AWV registered?

E250 AWV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E250 AWV safe to buy?

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