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E699 PWW

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

68,084 mi
Last recorded68,084 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE699 PWW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 68,084 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 68,029 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 68,023 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor as marked (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor as marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,969 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 67,950 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 67,940 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 67,911 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 67,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,845 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 67,840 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting innerwing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,796 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 67,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,724 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,568 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,319 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 67,319 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering floor corroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,918 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 66,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor as marked (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,469 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 66,468 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 65,148 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 64,176 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,448 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 62,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,793 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 61,786 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 60,508 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,967 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 57,950 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 56,411 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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E699 PWW is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 E699 PWW, 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 E699 PWW registered?

E699 PWW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E699 PWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E699 PWW shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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