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E66 SKR

1987 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,942 mi
Last recorded77,942 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE66 SKR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 77,942 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wheel trim not fitted

rear wiper blade split

sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2008 74,491 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s front wheel trim is missing

n/s sill is rusting

rear of the o/s outer sill is rusted and weak

Pass 9 Feb 2007 69,212 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front floor seam is rusted

Pass 10 Feb 2006 65,322 miles

sills rusting

Fail 3 Feb 2006 65,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyre wear is uneven is the tracking ok

o/s front fog light lens is broken and the n/s is cracked

sills are rusting

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 SKR is a 1987 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SKR, 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 SKR registered?

E66 SKR is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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