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E637 EJX

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,002 mi
Last recorded18,002 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE637 EJX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 18,002 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 17,238 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 16,710 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 15,936 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 15,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2021 15,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 15,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 11,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 6,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 4,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 1,012 miles

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

Offside Front bearing slight noise

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,879 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both inner rear sills startng to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,832 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,940 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 89,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,900 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,969 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 85,937 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

head lights poor beam pattern

n/s outer sill poor

o/s rear inner sill

o/s/f outer sill poor

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,191 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 12,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,078 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 81,068 miles

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

Both inner sills at rear starting to rust

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust rear silencer loose on fittings and leaking slightly from join with centre pipe

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Ofside front tyre inner shoulder skims inner wheel arch on full left-hand steering lock

Pass 14 Feb 2007 79,656 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 10 Nov 2005 71,262 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 71,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E637 EJX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E637 EJX, 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 E637 EJX registered?

E637 EJX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 September 1987.

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