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E986 FGV

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

5,574 mi
Last recorded5,574 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE986 FGV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 5,574 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor beginning too corrode

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 5,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion forming on underside including floors,chassis rails, suspension components, not excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2020 5,558 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

corrosion forming on underside including floors/chassis rails/suspension components not excessive at time of test

fuel/brake pipes corroded/covered in grease

Pass 2 Sep 2019 5,551 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 5,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 5,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 4,988 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 4,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 4,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 3,760 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 3,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 2,765 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 2,746 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side front floor reinforcing slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 2,746 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side front floor reinforcing slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 99,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 91,051 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,598 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 83,585 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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E986 FGV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E986 FGV, 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 E986 FGV registered?

E986 FGV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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