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E292 JYX

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

17,270 mi
Last recorded17,270 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE292 JYX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 17,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 84,973 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 84,867 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 83,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 83,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 83,618 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 83,445 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 83,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 82,829 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,846 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,228 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 80,139 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,139 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 776,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 77,633 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 75,448 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,359 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 75,359 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,302 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres,sidewalls slightly perished

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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E292 JYX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E292 JYX, 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

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What year was E292 JYX registered?

E292 JYX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 August 1987.

Is E292 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E292 JYX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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