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E76 GLM

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,398 mi
Last recorded66,398 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE76 GLM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,398 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,319 miles

Oil leaks apparent

Fail 16 Oct 2018 66,319 miles

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

Oil leaks apparent

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,810 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 65,809 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,682 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Both rear inner sill areas corroded

Both rear outer sill areas corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,648 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,619 miles

N/S/R wheel arch area corroded.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,738 miles

Offside rear outer sill area slightly corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,726 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Fuel cap seal has a slight split

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 59,726 miles

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Fuel cap seal has a slight split

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,182 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,748 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2008 56,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,545 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2007 55,545 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,120 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

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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E76 GLM is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E76 GLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E76 GLM registered?

E76 GLM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E76 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E76 GLM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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