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E430 YNU

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,287 mi
Last recorded62,287 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE430 YNU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 62,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 59,054 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,984 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,771 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 46,838 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 45,485 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 43,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 40,193 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 37,739 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,771 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 30,716 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,628 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 25,482 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 17,368 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 17,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E430 YNU is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E430 YNU, 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 E430 YNU registered?

E430 YNU is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E430 YNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E430 YNU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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