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E683 BEV

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,480 mi
Last recorded17,480 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE683 BEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 17,480 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,293 miles

oil leak around gearbox

Fail 18 Apr 2013 17,293 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 11 Feb 2012 16,817 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,368 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

little reserve hand brake travel

small split,s in both rear and nearside front tyre,s

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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E683 BEV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E683 BEV, 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 E683 BEV registered?

E683 BEV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 August 1987.

Is E683 BEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E683 BEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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