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E25 PCV

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,117 mi
Last recorded52,117 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 PCV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 52,117 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear trailing arm corroded but not seriouly weakened

road wheel slighty damaged nearside rear

Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,343 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 47,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,375 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,613 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,574 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,064 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,797 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 21,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 12,338 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 10,126 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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E25 PCV is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E25 PCV, 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 E25 PCV registered?

E25 PCV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 October 1987.

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