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E935 VMW

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,186 mi
Last recorded85,186 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE935 VMW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2007 85,186 miles

corrosion to both rear chassis legs

Fail 17 Feb 2007 85,145 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Pass 25 Oct 2005 82,328 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread

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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E935 VMW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E935 VMW, 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 E935 VMW registered?

E935 VMW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E935 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E935 VMW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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