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E444 FWP

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

89,857 mi
Last recorded89,857 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE444 FWP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 89,857 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 89,857 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 89,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 89,319 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 89,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E444 FWP is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E444 FWP, 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 E444 FWP registered?

E444 FWP is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E444 FWP safe to buy?

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