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B19 FCX

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,524 mi
Last recorded75,524 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 FCX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 75,524 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 75,510 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 75,503 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,182 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,520 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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B19 FCX is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B19 FCX, 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 B19 FCX registered?

B19 FCX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is B19 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 FCX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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