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E878 TEP

1994 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,388 mi
Last recorded93,388 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE878 TEP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 93,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 83,434 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,126 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 64,019 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 64,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E878 TEP is a 1994 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 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 E878 TEP, 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 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E878 TEP registered?

E878 TEP is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is E878 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E878 TEP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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