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E66 DPE

1987 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,838 mi
Last recorded55,838 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE66 DPE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 55,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 55,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor not connected to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,634 miles

full under body has being under sealed

Pass 29 Aug 2019 55,602 miles

under side corroded floor pans to inner sill

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,599 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,561 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 53,691 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 53,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 47,894 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 47,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E66 DPE is a 1987 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc 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 E66 DPE, 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 E66 DPE registered?

E66 DPE is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E66 DPE safe to buy?

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