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E885 WTA

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,328 mi
Last recorded69,328 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE885 WTA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 May 2009 69,328 miles

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

bothside sills tp floor has been weld and undersealed

Pass 6 May 2008 61,380 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight travel on handbrake leval

Pass 4 May 2007 53,082 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 1,160 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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E885 WTA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E885 WTA, 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 E885 WTA registered?

E885 WTA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 September 1987.

Is E885 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E885 WTA shows 4 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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