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E239 TYA

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,780 mi
Last recorded97,780 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 TYA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,780 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 97,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake disc is distorted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 93,297 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 88,543 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 88,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 81,834 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 81,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,393 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006

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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E239 TYA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E239 TYA, 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 E239 TYA registered?

E239 TYA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E239 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E239 TYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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