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E762 ETF

1987 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE762 ETF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2006 72,854 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

BOTH SIDES OF FLOOR VERY RUSTY IN PLACES.

NSF OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOKS LOW.

OSF OUTER ROLL BAR BUSH IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN OS AND NS OF STEERING RACK.

Fail 27 Nov 2006 72,854 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

BOTH SIDES OF THE FLOORS ARE RUSTING BADLY IN PLACES.

Both dip beam patterns very poor.

NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS LOW.

OSF OUTER ROLL BAR BUSH IN POOR CONDITION.

SLIGHT PLAY IN OS AND NS OF STEERING RACK

Pass 8 Dec 2005 65,552 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 65,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

FLOOR OF CAR RUSTING

NS HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE.

OSF WIPER BLADE POOR.

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

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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E762 ETF is a 1987 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E762 ETF, 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 E762 ETF registered?

E762 ETF is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 November 1987.

Is E762 ETF safe to buy?

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