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E260 GHD

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,564 mi
Last recorded74,564 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE260 GHD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2022 74,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 74,438 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,288 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,114 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,028 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,143 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,659 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,610 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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E260 GHD is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E260 GHD, 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 E260 GHD registered?

E260 GHD is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 November 1987.

Is E260 GHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E260 GHD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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