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E801 VGC

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,789 mi
Last recorded64,789 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE801 VGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,789 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 63,182 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 62,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,399 miles

Nearside Front headelamp lens condensated

Fail 18 Aug 2016 62,399 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headelamp lens condensated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,399 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamps condensated inside lens

Fail 9 Feb 2015 62,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamps condensated inside lens

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 61,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,086 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,864 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,990 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 59,990 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,390 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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E801 VGC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E801 VGC, 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 E801 VGC registered?

E801 VGC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E801 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E801 VGC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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