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E952 JPX

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,670 mi
Last recorded66,670 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE952 JPX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion; chassis, floor, rear wheel arches, inner & outer sills, battery tray

slight oil leak from engine & gearbox

Fail 25 Aug 2009 66,670 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion; chassis, floor, rear wheel arches, inner & outer sills, battery tray

slight oil leak from engine & gearbox

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,485 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,067 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 59,067 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,512 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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E952 JPX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E952 JPX, 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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E952 JPX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 September 1987.

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The MOT history for E952 JPX shows 6 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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