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E254 WHC

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,780 mi
Last recorded68,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE254 WHC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,780 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,413 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 68,230 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 68,082 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 68,082 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 67,689 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 67,565 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2018 67,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,564 miles

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,558 miles

steering colunm has slight play in bottom bush

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,547 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 67,499 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside has slight play in rack

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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E254 WHC is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E254 WHC, 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 E254 WHC registered?

E254 WHC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E254 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E254 WHC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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