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E29 JTC

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,398 mi
Last recorded9,398 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE29 JTC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 9,398 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 9,274 miles

All tyres over 10 years old

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion throughout

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Almost down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 9,271 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All tyres over 10 years old

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion throughout

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Almost down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 9,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Suspect inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All tyres over 10 years old

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Almost perished down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 9,157 miles

All Tyres well over 10 years old

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion throughout

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2020 8,544 miles

All Tyres wearing on edges

General corrosion throughout

NSF CV Boot deteriorated

Oil leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2018 7,189 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 7,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 1,873 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 1,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill poor repair patch glued in place not welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front floorpan corrosion not by any component mounts

Offside Front floorpan corrosion not by any component mounts

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 101,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 97,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 96,760 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 96,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r floor to sill rusty

o/s/r chassis leg rusty †n/s/r floor rusty †front x member rusty †front x member behind bumper rusty †both rear wheel bearings loose †o/s/f inner wing rusty †n/s outer cv boot perished †n/s door step rusty †o/s door step rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2006 95,752 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Aug 2005 94,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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E29 JTC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E29 JTC, 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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E29 JTC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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