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E377 JHW

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE377 JHW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2012 86,740 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,362 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 85,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,750 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 84,750 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,044 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 84,044 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,174 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 80,684 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 80,684 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 78,521 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 78,521 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 75,909 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 75,909 miles

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

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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E377 JHW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 E377 JHW, 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 E377 JHW registered?

E377 JHW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E377 JHW safe to buy?

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