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E291 YDV

1987 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,546 mi
Last recorded78,546 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE291 YDV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 77,039 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 75,365 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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E291 YDV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E291 YDV, 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

How do I check the history of E291 YDV?

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What year was E291 YDV registered?

E291 YDV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 December 1987.

Is E291 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E291 YDV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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