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E645 YYJ

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,230 mi
Last recorded20,230 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE645 YYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,230 miles

BOTH REAR , REAR INNER AND OUTER WHEEL ARCH PANELS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 22 Oct 2012 20,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH REAR , REAR INNER AND OUTER WHEEL ARCH PANELS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,328 miles

N/S OF STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,514 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 16,286 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

n/s front floor holed and corroded

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 5 Feb 2009 16,278 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear wheel arches corroding

n/s front floor holed and corroded

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside floor pan

Fail 9 Feb 2008 14,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside floor pan

Pass 9 Feb 2007 12,185 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 12,178 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 9,338 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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E645 YYJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E645 YYJ, 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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What year was E645 YYJ registered?

E645 YYJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E645 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E645 YYJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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