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E294 YNN

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,562 mi
Last recorded28,562 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE294 YNN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 28,562 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides have been damp at some point but also slightly coated in underseal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 28,020 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 28,012 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 27,854 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,709 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 24,235 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 24,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 21,993 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 21,991 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 20,836 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 20,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

general corrosion underneath

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,532 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres heavily cracked

front number plate cracked

oil level low 1 ltr added

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2011 20,255 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

under body corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2010 19,949 miles

Oil leak

all tyres cracked

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2009 19,630 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and offside rear tyre cracked

nearside wiper blade condition

Fail 14 Nov 2009 19,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and offside rear tyre cracked

nearside wiper blade condition

Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,347 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres surface cracked

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2007 19,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,802 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside wiper blade slightly worn

slight exhaust blow from middle box

Pass 26 Nov 2005 18,475 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

lift in steering column

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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E294 YNN is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E294 YNN, 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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E294 YNN is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1987.

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