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E164 YMA

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,762 mi
Last recorded49,762 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE164 YMA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,762 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 49,762 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,999 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded.

offside rear inner wheel arch coroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2011 48,984 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,943 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches (inside rear door area) corrded,

offside rear chassis corroded

rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 47,943 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

boot floor corroded.

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches (inside rear door area) corrded,

offside rear chassis corroded

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,919 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

advise new rear number plate

Fail 27 Jan 2009 46,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

advise new rear number plate

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,459 miles

both sides rear chassis corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2008 45,459 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both sides rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 42,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E164 YMA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E164 YMA, 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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E164 YMA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 December 1987.

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