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E937 EBV

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,811 mi
Last recorded89,811 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE937 EBV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2006 89,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion around o/s/r and n/s/r spring mounting points

corrosion to both rear wheelarches and n/s/f door

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner and outer sills

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear inner wheelarches and front floors

interior mirror missing

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2005 86,433 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both outer cv boots perished

corrosion to centre of n/s floor

corrosion to o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear wheel arches

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

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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E937 EBV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E937 EBV, 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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E937 EBV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 September 1987.

Is E937 EBV safe to buy?

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