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E649 XHH

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,150 mi
Last recorded49,150 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE649 XHH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,150 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,436 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 46,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,881 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,490 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 45,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,486 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,839 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,731 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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E649 XHH is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E649 XHH, 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 E649 XHH registered?

E649 XHH is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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