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E86 VFD

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,100 mi
Last recorded92,100 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE86 VFD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 92,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 91,544 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,471 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 90,469 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 90,379 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 90,377 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,267 miles

both front tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,127 miles

slight tracking on both rear lights

Fail 31 Jul 2017 90,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight tracking on both rear lights

Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,603 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,241 miles

Nearside Front cracked

Offside Front cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,964 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,521 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,242 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 84,544 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 83,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 81,339 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 80,537 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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E86 VFD is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E86 VFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E86 VFD registered?

E86 VFD is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E86 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E86 VFD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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