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TAW 112H

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,015 mi
Last recorded50,015 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 112H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 50,015 miles

Both floor panels show signs of corrosion

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

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2019 50,014 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Both floor panels show signs of corrosion

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

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 23 May 2016 49,944 miles

Both front tyres rubbing wheel arches

General underbody corrosion

NSR floor panel shows signs of corrosion

Fail 23 May 2016 49,942 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres rubbing wheel arches

General underbody corrosion

NSR floor panel shows signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,910 miles

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

NSR floor panel corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,895 miles

n/s/r floor pan shows signs of corrosion

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,665 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,416 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,709 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,748 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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TAW 112H is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TAW 112H, 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 TAW 112H registered?

TAW 112H is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 1987.

Is TAW 112H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAW 112H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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