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D10 PJD

1989 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,898 mi
Last recorded34,898 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 PJD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 34,898 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 34,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 34,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 34,857 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 34,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 33,657 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 33,540 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 33,532 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,787 miles

Central very slight exhaust leak

Front very slight oil leak.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 32,778 miles

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

Central very slight exhaust leak

Front very slight oil leak.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,769 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,347 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 30,908 miles

nearside offside rear tyre cracked / perished

Fail 14 Oct 2014 30,908 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside offside rear tyre cracked / perished

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,729 miles

nearside / offside rear tyres cracked / perished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,050 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,604 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,441 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,396 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,129 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 28,345 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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D10 PJD is a 1989 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 D10 PJD, 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 37 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D10 PJD registered?

D10 PJD is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 November 1989.

Is D10 PJD safe to buy?

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