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E840 BVX

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,343 mi
Last recorded4,343 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE840 BVX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 4,343 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 4,163 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 3,920 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 3,651 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 3,415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 3,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 2,901 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 2,787 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 2,608 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,487 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 36,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 36,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

cam belt cover not fitted

co emission very low

front brakes are binding slightly

lambda reading is high

no rear seats fitted

o/s drive shaft iiner boot is insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2013 36,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

cam belt cover not fitted

co emission very low

front brakes are binding slightly

lambda reading is high

no rear seats fitted

o/s drive shaft iiner boot is insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2013 36,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Anti-lock braking system component modified but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

vehicle has been modified from standard in many areas

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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E840 BVX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E840 BVX, 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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E840 BVX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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