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E909 AVX

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,721 mi
Last recorded1,721 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE909 AVX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 1,721 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Fail 24 Dec 2015 1,710 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Pass 2 Jan 2015 817 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 99,571 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 99,534 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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E909 AVX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E909 AVX, 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 E909 AVX registered?

E909 AVX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E909 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E909 AVX 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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