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4 CRU

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,622 mi
Last recorded48,622 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 CRU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 48,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 48,581 miles

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

undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,458 miles

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

undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2022 48,300 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 48,207 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 48,135 miles

Nearside sill rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2021 48,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside sill rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2019 47,950 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,690 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,384 miles

all over under body and brake pipes covered with black wax oil obscuring components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 46,075 miles

can't check rear centre seat belt as not present

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,578 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,504 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 40,749 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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4 CRU is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 4 CRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4 CRU registered?

4 CRU is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is 4 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 CRU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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