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E764 VDB

1987 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,525 mi
Last recorded33,525 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE764 VDB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 33,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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E764 VDB is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E764 VDB, 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 E764 VDB registered?

E764 VDB is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 October 1987.

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