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E681 FNM

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,627 mi
Last recorded85,627 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE681 FNM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 85,627 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,623 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 85,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 85,619 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2019 85,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,540 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 85,524 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,256 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

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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E681 FNM is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E681 FNM, 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 E681 FNM registered?

E681 FNM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E681 FNM safe to buy?

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