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E645 VGO

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,942 mi
Last recorded90,942 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE645 VGO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 90,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,933 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 90,930 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,837 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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E645 VGO is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E645 VGO, 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 E645 VGO registered?

E645 VGO is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E645 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E645 VGO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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