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E683 SOF

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,182 mi
Last recorded57,182 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE683 SOF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 57,182 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2026 57,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 57,067 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 56,823 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 56,380 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 56,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,354 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 54,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2015 46,198 miles

*** N/S/R OUTER SILL END CORRODED ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 2.0MM** , O/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,198 miles

*** N/S/R OUTER SILL END CORRODED ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 2.0MM** , O/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,647 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 40,151 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,335 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,968 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 36,968 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,614 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 34,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,821 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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E683 SOF is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SOF, 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 SOF registered?

E683 SOF is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E683 SOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E683 SOF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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