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E869 WGH

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,831 mi
Last recorded62,831 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE869 WGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,831 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 62,150 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,150 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,857 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 60,854 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 57,354 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,354 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 54,043 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 54,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 50,835 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 50,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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E869 WGH is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E869 WGH, 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 E869 WGH registered?

E869 WGH is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E869 WGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E869 WGH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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