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E384 YAO

1987 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,874 mi
Last recorded91,874 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE384 YAO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,874 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 91,816 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 91,803 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIE LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,750 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 91,677 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,534 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,271 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,047 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,887 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 90,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULKHEAD (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULKHEAD (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,551 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,047 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 90,047 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,651 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,645 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 89,150 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 89,150 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,467 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 88,257 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 87,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 87,442 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 87,051 miles

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

Oil leak

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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E384 YAO is a 1987 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E384 YAO, 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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E384 YAO is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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