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E304 JYX

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,586 mi
Last recorded90,586 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE304 JYX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in near side front floor pan

Fail 20 Nov 2012 90,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both side front wipers starting to split

corrosion in near side front floor pan

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Nov 2011 87,619 miles

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

some corrosion in near side front foot well

some corrosion in nearside wheel arch

Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

some corrosion in near side rear wheel arch

some corrosion in off side front door

Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,026 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 84,026 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 82,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion in both side front doors

some corrosion in near sde rear wheel arch

some corrosion in near side front foot well

Fail 8 Dec 2008 82,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion in both side front doors

some corrosion in near sde rear wheel arch

some corrosion in near side front foot well

Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,561 miles

some corrosion in near side rear chassis rail

some corrosion in near side rear wheel arch

Fail 5 Dec 2007 79,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

some corrosion in near side rear chassis rail

some corrosion in near side rear wheel arch

Pass 5 Dec 2006 76,746 miles

cannot fully check rear seat belts due to baby seat fitted.

some corrosion showing in near side rear wheel arch.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 73,977 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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E304 JYX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E304 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.

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E304 JYX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 September 1987.

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