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E291 DWC

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,529 mi
Last recorded42,529 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE291 DWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 42,529 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 24 May 2014 42,438 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,210 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,794 miles

n/s cv boot worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2009 27,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

n/s cv boot worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2008 27,744 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 27,741 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

interior non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,417 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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E291 DWC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E291 DWC, 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 E291 DWC registered?

E291 DWC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 December 1987.

Is E291 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E291 DWC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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