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E373 FFV

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

22,835 mi
Last recorded22,835 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE373 FFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 22,835 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 22,835 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 22,830 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 22,700 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 22,504 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 22,483 miles

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s floor to sill areas

Pass 2 Sep 2021 22,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 22,282 miles

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

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

both rear sills and inner sills rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2019 21,940 miles

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

brake master cylinder / servo damp fluid level ok

Pass 21 Jun 2018 21,881 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 21,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torsion bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torsion bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torsion bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached torsion bar bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded and holed out of a prescribed area

Offside Rear inner arch corroded and holed out of a prescribed area marked with yellow chalk

Pass 29 Jun 2017 21,526 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear valances corroded and holed out of areas

Pass 18 May 2016 19,889 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery tray corroded

both n/s/r and o/s/r inner rear wheel arched corroded and holed out of a prescribed area

Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 22 May 2014 19,397 miles

all rear suspension bushes cracking

rusty to underside

Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 18,040 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 9 May 2012 18,040 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,907 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 16,907 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 15,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,458 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 10,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 7,860 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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E373 FFV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E373 FFV, 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 E373 FFV registered?

E373 FFV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E373 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E373 FFV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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