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E805 SVR

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

39,813 mi
Last recorded39,813 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2005
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE805 SVR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2005 39,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 39,813 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 39,810 miles

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E805 SVR is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E805 SVR, 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 E805 SVR registered?

E805 SVR is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E805 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E805 SVR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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