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E777 VBW

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,320 mi
Last recorded99,320 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE777 VBW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,320 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 95,914 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2006 97,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

nearside outer CV boot covered in grease, not leaking.

oil leak

petrol tank damaged.

spare wheel well corroded, not in a prescribed area.

Fail 3 Jun 2006 97,093 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

oil leak

petrol tank damaged

spare wheel well 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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E777 VBW is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E777 VBW, 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 E777 VBW registered?

E777 VBW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E777 VBW safe to buy?

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