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E830 PUA

1987 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,703 mi
Last recorded61,703 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE830 PUA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 61,229 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 60,496 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 59,881 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 59,785 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 59,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 59,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 59,402 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 59,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 59,330 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 59,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 59,306 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 59,256 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,665 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 58,629 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 58,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,518 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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E830 PUA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E830 PUA, 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 E830 PUA registered?

E830 PUA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E830 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E830 PUA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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