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E704 UKD

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,011 mi
Last recorded47,011 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE704 UKD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 47,011 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2014 46,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 46,256 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,189 miles

underside rusty and repaired in places oil leak from engine both cv boots leaking front and rear brake pipes modified rear tie bar bushes perrished ns hand brake poor

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,464 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 45,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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E704 UKD is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E704 UKD, 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 E704 UKD registered?

E704 UKD is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E704 UKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E704 UKD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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