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E715 XUG

1987 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,968 mi
Last recorded17,968 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE715 XUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 17,968 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake readings on limit

slight corrosion on both inner ,outer sills and under car

Pass 4 Oct 2021 17,427 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 14,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 7,168 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded front and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 87,888 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,876 miles

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

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

early corrosion tor/n/s/wheel arch

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,389 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,126 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,619 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,094 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 84,093 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2008 83,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 83,023 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 81,783 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 81,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 XUG is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 September 1987.

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