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D125 DLP

1987 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,414 mi
Last recorded97,414 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2005
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD125 DLP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2005 97,414 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 97,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nsf wheel bearing worn . nsr wheel bearing worn .osr tyre low on tread . osf indicter lens has temp/ repair .rear lights have slight bad earth .all shock adsorbers worn .advises asessed to be ok at time of test . †

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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D125 DLP is a 1987 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D125 DLP, 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 D125 DLP registered?

D125 DLP is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1987.

Is D125 DLP safe to buy?

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