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E999 HWP

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,536 mi
Last recorded75,536 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE999 HWP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 74,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Fail 14 Apr 2020 74,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,148 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,160 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 70,680 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 70,320 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,993 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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E999 HWP is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E999 HWP, 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 E999 HWP registered?

E999 HWP is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 December 1987.

Is E999 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E999 HWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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