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E812 JDU

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,421 mi
Last recorded59,421 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE812 JDU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,421 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,762 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,161 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,622 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,952 miles

n/s rear wheel very slight drag

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear wheel slight drag

Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,398 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 53,189 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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E812 JDU is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E812 JDU, 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 E812 JDU registered?

E812 JDU is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E812 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E812 JDU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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