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B6 WNW

1987 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,065 mi
Last recorded74,065 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 WNW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 74,065 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,504 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 73,504 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 73,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,780 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 72,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 71,857 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,326 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,725 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,289 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 69,268 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 67,911 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,532 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,152 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 64,152 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 62,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,727 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 60,503 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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B6 WNW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B6 WNW, 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 B6 WNW registered?

B6 WNW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 November 1987.

Is B6 WNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 WNW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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