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MNJ 4P

1987 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,281 mi
Last recorded15,281 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNJ 4P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,281 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 36,157 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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MNJ 4P is a 1987 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MNJ 4P, 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 MNJ 4P registered?

MNJ 4P is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 September 1987.

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