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E616 BTW

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

15,885 mi
Last recorded15,885 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE616 BTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 15,885 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 15,877 miles

Brake performance not tested due to severe brake bind (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering floor and n/s chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 15,846 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 158,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 15,204 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 15,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 15,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 14,942 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 14,942 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion present on rear suspension components

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

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 BTW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BTW, 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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E616 BTW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 September 1987.

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