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E912 ELL

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,067 mi
Last recorded79,067 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE912 ELL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2008 79,067 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

boot floor pan starting to corrode

heavy under sill to o/s/f top inner wing

master cylinder starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

oil leak

slight play to steering colume

slight play to steering colume bushs

slight play to steering ujs

Pass 28 Jun 2007 78,655 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 78,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,074 miles

as per vt32384017176139

Fail 26 Jun 2006 78,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

battery tray starting to corrode

boot floor starting to corrode

dip switch sligtly sticking

engine oil leak

fuel smell -no visable leaks

high level stop lamp partially working

n/s and o/s front chassis starting to corrode

n/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

o/s rear door step starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2005 77,085 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 77,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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E912 ELL is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E912 ELL, 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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E912 ELL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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