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E607 DFV

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,467 mi
Last recorded99,467 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE607 DFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 99,467 miles

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch and rear outer sill corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 22 Aug 2006 99,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2005 87,088 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 87,024 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

offside front headlamp glass holed and lamp contaminated with moisture affecting beam image therefore unable to test aim correctly

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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E607 DFV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E607 DFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E607 DFV registered?

E607 DFV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is E607 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E607 DFV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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