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E265 FLE

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,377 mi
Last recorded80,377 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE265 FLE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,377 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,846 miles

Oil leak

n/s/front floor slightly corroded

n/s/rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,571 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2010 79,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,175 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,563 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,896 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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E265 FLE is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E265 FLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E265 FLE registered?

E265 FLE is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E265 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E265 FLE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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