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E387 KUL

1987 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,838 mi
Last recorded36,838 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE387 KUL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,817 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,704 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,219 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 30,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,798 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,507 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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E387 KUL is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E387 KUL, 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 E387 KUL registered?

E387 KUL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E387 KUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E387 KUL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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