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E820 VEX

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,941 mi
Last recorded58,941 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE820 VEX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 58,941 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 58,907 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 58,850 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 58,805 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 58,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 58,567 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,282 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 58,159 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,372 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,901 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 55,943 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 54,991 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 54,166 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,265 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills have covers. Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,266 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 42,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wheels are slighley buckled.

o/s/f trakrod end hase had heat on it.

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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E820 VEX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 E820 VEX, 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 E820 VEX registered?

E820 VEX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is E820 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E820 VEX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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