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E779 DAN

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,780 mi
Last recorded62,780 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE779 DAN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 62,773 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 62,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,773 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 62,773 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (7.3.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking at tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 59,978 miles

ABS system has been removed

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sills have plastic covers

Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,978 miles

ABS system has been removed

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sills have plastic covers

Fail 16 Apr 2008 59,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

unable to open bonnet with catch

osf wheel fouls on oil cooler pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing low at edges

timing belt covers missing

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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E779 DAN is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E779 DAN, 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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E779 DAN is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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