MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear brake pipes painted unable to check
offside front seat mechanism worn
offside washer jet high
slight play offside rear wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E283 YBM is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc 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 E283 YBM, 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 E283 YBM registered?
E283 YBM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1987.
Is E283 YBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for E283 YBM 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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