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E795 CVW

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,803 mi
Last recorded95,803 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE795 CVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 95,803 miles

condition of both registration plates

exhaust blowing

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Jun 2009 95,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

condition of both registration plates

exhaust blowing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 92,979 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 92,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

condition of front registration plate

produces blue smoke during test

wear in rack and pinion offside

Pass 18 Jun 2007 91,632 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 91,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 84,817 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 84,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 83,283 miles

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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E795 CVW is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E795 CVW, 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 E795 CVW registered?

E795 CVW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 December 1987.

Is E795 CVW safe to buy?

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