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UJI 5039

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

15,468 mi
Last recorded15,468 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJI 5039
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,468 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel lines corroded /fuel tank corroded no leaks at time of test

weld repairs offside rear floor

Fail 3 Mar 2007 15,468 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel lines corroded /fuel tank corroded no leaks at time of test

weld repairs offside rear floor

Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,774 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 11,774 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 11,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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UJI 5039 is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 UJI 5039, 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 UJI 5039 registered?

UJI 5039 is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 January 1987.

Is UJI 5039 safe to buy?

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