MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,865 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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camshaft worn
slight smoke from exhaust
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery insecure
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear wiper blade worn
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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E289 YOO is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E289 YOO, 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 E289 YOO registered?
E289 YOO is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 August 1987.
Is E289 YOO safe to buy?
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