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D123 ACK

1987 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,232 mi
Last recorded65,232 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD123 ACK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,232 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,451 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,183 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2009 61,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear number plates deteriorated

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,725 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 54,725 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,675 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

lihgt deteriation to rear number plate.

Pass 4 May 2006 43,147 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r tyre down to 2MM DEPTH

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread slightly

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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D123 ACK is a 1987 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D123 ACK, 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 D123 ACK registered?

D123 ACK is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D123 ACK safe to buy?

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