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E665 DMO

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,122 mi
Last recorded71,122 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE665 DMO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 71,122 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,081 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 69,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 69,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 69,713 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,462 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,211 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 67,217 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,938 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 64,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 64,983 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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E665 DMO is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E665 DMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E665 DMO registered?

E665 DMO is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E665 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E665 DMO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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