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E979 KDL

1987 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,463 mi
Last recorded38,463 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE979 KDL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 38,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 37,929 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

holes in boot floor

Fail 12 May 2009 37,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

holes in boot floor

Pass 23 Sep 2005 32,142 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 32,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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E979 KDL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E979 KDL, 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 E979 KDL registered?

E979 KDL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 September 1987.

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