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E924 EVJ

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,167 mi
Last recorded48,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE924 EVJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,167 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,459 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,046 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 44,044 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,096 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 30,017 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,713 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,633 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 24,384 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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E924 EVJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E924 EVJ, 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 E924 EVJ registered?

E924 EVJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E924 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E924 EVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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