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E327 DJB

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,403 mi
Last recorded75,403 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE327 DJB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,403 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 75,387 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 74,813 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 74,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 72,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 65,496 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre perishing on outer side wall

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 62,981 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 62,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 62,962 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake pads worn low front brake discs corroded rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,729 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,803 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to rear back panal

rear wheel arces corroding

slight play in steering colum

Fail 31 Mar 2006 60,035 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to rear back panal

rear wheel arces corroding

slight play in steering colum

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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E327 DJB is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E327 DJB, 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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E327 DJB is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 August 1987.

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