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E27 AUF

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,987 mi
Last recorded77,987 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE27 AUF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened sill showing signs of corrison (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 77,977 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened sill holed by arm mount (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened sill showing signs of corrison (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,573 miles

rust on nearside rear sill

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,241 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 76,706 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,232 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 76,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,868 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,416 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,047 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

offside rear tyre perished on the outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,519 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 74,131 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 74,131 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,956 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 72,030 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 72,030 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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E27 AUF is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E27 AUF, 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 E27 AUF registered?

E27 AUF is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E27 AUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E27 AUF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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