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E64 FFL

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,664 mi
Last recorded31,664 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE64 FFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,664 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,478 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 20,731 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2007 20,709 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front fuel pipe damaged but not leaking!

wheels/tyres pertruding outside arches!

Fail 2 Jun 2007 20,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front fuel pipes catching steering rack boot

nearside front tyre has been cathing inner wing

nearside rear handbrake cable catching exhaust mounting

Pass 10 Jun 2006 15,444 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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E64 FFL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E64 FFL, 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 E64 FFL registered?

E64 FFL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E64 FFL safe to buy?

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