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E707 ACD

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,736 mi
Last recorded56,736 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE707 ACD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 56,736 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repair carried out near OS Chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Slight corrosion of OSR Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 56,736 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repair carried out near OS Chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Additional warm up time to reduce value (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Slight corrosion of OSR Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,073 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 48,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,903 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 142,653 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,533 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,129 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 10,594 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 6,022 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 3,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E707 ACD is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E707 ACD, 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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E707 ACD is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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