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E715 ROL

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,272 mi
Last recorded42,272 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE715 ROL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 42,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,264 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 42,254 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 42,244 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 42,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 42,197 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,165 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,066 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,382 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 41,380 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,361 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2010 41,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2009 41,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

number plates slightly deteriorated

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,330 miles

number plates slightly deteriorated

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,608 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 38,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 31,119 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2007 31,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 24,228 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 24,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 ROL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ROL, 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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E715 ROL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 September 1987.

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