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C4 YSO

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,365 mi
Last recorded11,365 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 YSO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 11,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre casolated

Oil leak

Vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2012 11,242 miles

front brake disc slightly corroded due to lack of uses

front centre track control arm bushes slightly worn

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2012 11,242 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc slightly corroded due to lack of uses

front centre track control arm bushes slightly worn

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,578 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 10,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 4,230 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 4,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 1,131 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 99,891 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 98,223 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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C4 YSO is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C4 YSO, 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 C4 YSO registered?

C4 YSO is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 March 1987.

Is C4 YSO safe to buy?

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