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E851 ERY

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,813 mi
Last recorded24,813 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE851 ERY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2024 24,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 24,253 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 22,791 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 22,777 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 22,672 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,341 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,014 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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E851 ERY is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E851 ERY, 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 E851 ERY registered?

E851 ERY is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E851 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E851 ERY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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