MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
both Front and Rear Suspension has been MODIFIED
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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D149 DLE is a 1987 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 D149 DLE, 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 D149 DLE registered?
D149 DLE is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 May 1987.
Is D149 DLE safe to buy?
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