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E646 VGJ

1987 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,765 mi
Last recorded1,765 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE646 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 1,765 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2008 1,177 miles

n/s rear bearing slightly noisey

Fail 18 Aug 2008 1,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear bearing slightly noisey

Pass 20 Aug 2007 15 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 13 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 98,113 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 96,540 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 96,540 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 VGJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGJ, 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 E646 VGJ registered?

E646 VGJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 August 1987.

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