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E711 WGH

1987 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,491 mi
Last recorded17,491 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE711 WGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,917 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 15,911 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,163 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 14,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,553 miles

drivers seat mounting corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2009 10,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat mounting corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 6,043 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 276 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 95,529 miles

offside reardoorshut corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2005 90,964 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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E711 WGH is a 1987 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E711 WGH, 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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E711 WGH is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1987.

Is E711 WGH safe to buy?

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