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E616 BPU

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,969 mi
Last recorded66,969 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE616 BPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2008 66,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,582 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 63,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,356 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 61,353 miles

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

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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E616 BPU is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E616 BPU, 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 E616 BPU registered?

E616 BPU is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E616 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E616 BPU shows 6 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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