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E945 ELM

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,800 mi
Last recorded64,800 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE945 ELM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2014 64,495 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 64,022 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,322 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,354 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,160 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,612 miles

Advise ns lower outer sill area slightly rusty may need attention at a later date !

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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E945 ELM is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E945 ELM, 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 E945 ELM registered?

E945 ELM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 August 1987.

Is E945 ELM safe to buy?

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