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E75 PWX

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,025 mi
Last recorded68,025 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE75 PWX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 68,025 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,659 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 67,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,008 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,000 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,875 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 66,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated/exhaust system close to catching fuel pump at rear

Pass 15 Nov 2005 66,447 miles

offside and nearside outer sills heavily corroded

oil leak around engine area

under bonnet heavily corroded

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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E75 PWX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E75 PWX, 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 E75 PWX registered?

E75 PWX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E75 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E75 PWX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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