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E715 NDH

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE715 NDH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 92,813 miles

Offside Front Washer not working however other one does clear windscreen

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 92,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Washer not working however other one does clear windscreen

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 92,760 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 92,758 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2023 92,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 91,923 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 91,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2019 91,785 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 91,741 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 91,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,525 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 91,458 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,325 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 990,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 89,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 89,745 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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E715 NDH is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 E715 NDH, 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 E715 NDH registered?

E715 NDH is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E715 NDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E715 NDH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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