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E709 WRJ

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE709 WRJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,148 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 89,994 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all rear suspension bushes starting perish

Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,994 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all rear suspension bushes starting perish

Pass 12 Apr 2010 89,875 miles

All rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorating.

Corrosion to O/S and N/S front floor areas (seat mounting point)

Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front number plate starting to discolour.

N/S/F lower suspension arm outer bush deteriorated.

O/S outer CV boot starting to deteriorate and small pin hole in boot.

O/S/F lower suspension arm outer bush deteriorated.

O/S/F sill corroded and holed.

Slight corrosion to O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 89,875 miles

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

All rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorating.

Corrosion to O/S and N/S front floor areas (seat mounting point)

Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front number plate starting to discolour.

N/S/F lower suspension arm outer bush deteriorated.

O/S outer CV boot starting to deteriorate and small pin hole in boot.

O/S/F lower suspension arm outer bush deteriorated.

O/S/F sill corroded and holed.

Slight corrosion to O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 89,603 miles

Corrosion to floor by N/S seat mounting.

Corrosion to front brake discs.

Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Front number plate starting to discolour.

N/S/F anto-roll bar bush deteriorated.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F anto-roll bar bush deteriorated.

O/S/F flexy brake hose starting to deteriorate.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust hanger split.

Sump pan corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 89,603 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Corrosion to floor by N/S seat mounting.

Corrosion to front brake discs.

Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Front number plate starting to discolour.

N/S/F anto-roll bar bush deteriorated.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F anto-roll bar bush deteriorated.

O/S/F flexy brake hose starting to deteriorate.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust hanger split.

Sump pan corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 89,305 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion n/s outersill,and n/s floor around seat mounting point

corrosion to o/s/r chassis

front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2008 89,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion n/s outersill,and n/s floor around seat mounting point

corrosion to o/s/r chassis

front brake discs corroded

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 89,037 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

corrosion rear inner sills = off side rear chassis - near side rear sill

metal brake pipes corrosion - off side rear brake slight bind

near side rear wheel bearing play

washers aim poor

Pass 4 Apr 2006 88,787 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 88,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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E709 WRJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E709 WRJ, 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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E709 WRJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1987.

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