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E646 DTA

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,649 mi
Last recorded103,649 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE646 DTA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 103,649 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 103,000 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,880 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 98,705 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 98,705 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2012 98,641 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 98,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both rear torsion bar mountings starting to crack and perish

front crossmember starting to corrode

light scratches windscreen

ns steering rack gaiter starting to crack and perish

slight wear both rear inner suspension mountings slight wear

Pass 21 May 2011 98,396 miles

both rear torsion bar mountings starting to crack and perish

front crossmember starting to corrode

light scratches windscreen

ns steering rack gaiter starting to crack and perish

slight wear both rear inner suspension mountings slight wear

Fail 13 Aug 2009 98,372 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seat and belts missing

Pass 21 May 2008 96,972 miles

front number plate small crack

Fail 21 May 2008 96,972 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate small crack

Fail 21 May 2007 91,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2007 91,165 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 80,340 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 80,340 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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E646 DTA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E646 DTA, 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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E646 DTA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 August 1987.

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