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E375 RTH

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,056 mi
Last recorded95,056 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE375 RTH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 95,056 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 95,056 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 88,181 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 88,180 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 76,316 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 76,316 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/r/r inner arch has corrosion but not effecting any structure

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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E375 RTH is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E375 RTH, 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 E375 RTH registered?

E375 RTH is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E375 RTH safe to buy?

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