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E901 NOU

1987 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

67,183 mi
Last recorded67,183 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE901 NOU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2006 67,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 64,342 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 64,339 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads getting very low.slight blue smoke from exhaust.

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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E901 NOU is a 1987 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E901 NOU, 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 E901 NOU registered?

E901 NOU is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 December 1987.

Is E901 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E901 NOU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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