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E70 BNJ

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,990 mi
Last recorded3,990 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE70 BNJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2022 3,990 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 3,647 miles

rear service brake only just met requirement

Pass 9 Apr 2013 3,355 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 613 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 98,697 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 96,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 90,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,876 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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E70 BNJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E70 BNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E70 BNJ?

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What year was E70 BNJ registered?

E70 BNJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 October 1987.

Is E70 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E70 BNJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E70 BNJ have outstanding finance?

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