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E2 YOB

1989 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,800 mi
Last recorded48,800 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 YOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 48,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported All pipes not clipped or routed satisfactorily (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately ball joint nut locking device missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,787 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 48,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working BULB FITTED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,664 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 44,316 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 17,597 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 17,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,412 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 97,299 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 97,128 miles

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

both outer sills poor condition

nsr inner wheel arch poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2009 97,128 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

both outer sills poor condition

nsr inner wheel arch poor condition

Fail 20 Nov 2008 97,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to both rear chassis legs

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in steering UJ

Fail 9 Aug 2008 96,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,248 miles

repairs done to outter sills, signs of fibre glass over weld and heavily under sealed

Fail 19 Jul 2007 92,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 92,192 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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E2 YOB is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1989 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 E2 YOB, 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 37 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E2 YOB is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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