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E606 UEM

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE606 UEM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 88,286 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 88,286 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 88,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 78,143 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 78,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 77,781 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,790 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,568 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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E606 UEM is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E606 UEM, 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 E606 UEM registered?

E606 UEM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E606 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E606 UEM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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