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E716 WGN

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,368 mi
Last recorded56,368 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE716 WGN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 56,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 56,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 54,628 miles

Offside Floor has advanced corrossion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 54,060 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside front door has advanced corrossion

Oil leaking from Engine

Pass 26 Feb 2021 52,143 miles

Both headlight deteriorating

Both rear wishbones have advanced corrossion

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Doors have advanced corrossion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged but secure

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 52,141 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Both headlight deteriorating

Both rear wishbones have advanced corrossion

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Doors have advanced corrossion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged but secure

Fail 9 Dec 2020 52,073 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low And conensated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both head lights deteriorating

Both rear wishbones have advanced corrossion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Doors have advanced corrossion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged but secure

Fail 20 Oct 2020 52,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch is insecure and comes apart during operation (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended can not be used with centre in use (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside dipped beam pattern is very poor but just visible

Offside Lower sections of doors are corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,657 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2019 45,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre perishing

Steering stiff

Fail 1 Nov 2018 45,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside outer body sill has advanced corrosion

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Temporary repair carried out to exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,126 miles

Offside front floor has advanced corrossion

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 39,125 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside front floor has advanced corrossion

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,865 miles

Front Floor Has advanced corrossion

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre pershing

Offside Rear Wheel arch has sdvanced corrossion

Temporary repair carried out to exhaust

Fail 15 Oct 2015 34,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Floor Has advanced corrossion

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre pershing

Offside Rear Wheel arch has sdvanced corrossion

Temporary repair carried out to exhaust

Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,724 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,389 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,339 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,732 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,095 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,699 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 22,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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E716 WGN is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E716 WGN, 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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E716 WGN is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 November 1987.

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