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E993 TNB

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,270 mi
Last recorded56,270 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE993 TNB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 56,270 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 56,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,859 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,280 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,088 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 55,072 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,598 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,263 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,799 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,095 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 51,095 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 50,067 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,801 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,139 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,683 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,267 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 44,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,428 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 41,137 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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E993 TNB is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E993 TNB, 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 E993 TNB registered?

E993 TNB is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E993 TNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E993 TNB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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