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E253 MMH

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,732 mi
Last recorded42,732 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 MMH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,732 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 42,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,165 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 41,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,064 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,978 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,133 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,238 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,269 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 33,246 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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E253 MMH is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E253 MMH, 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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E253 MMH is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E253 MMH safe to buy?

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