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E307 MDX

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,817 mi
Last recorded92,817 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE307 MDX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2007 92,817 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2006 80,897 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 80,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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E307 MDX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E307 MDX, 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 E307 MDX registered?

E307 MDX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E307 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E307 MDX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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