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E910 BJN

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,450 mi
Last recorded24,450 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE910 BJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 24,450 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 24,265 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 23,690 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 23,366 miles

Nearside Rear bald inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear bald inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,277 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2014 18,405 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 91,795 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 91,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 88,994 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,359 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,845 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,899 miles

on other sheet

Fail 18 Sep 2007 75,866 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

slight corrosion starting at rear floor pans

Pass 18 Sep 2006 73,304 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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E910 BJN is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E910 BJN, 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 E910 BJN registered?

E910 BJN is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 October 1987.

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