CarVerify

Free Car Check

D14 TBO

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,618 mi
Last recorded18,618 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 TBO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 18,618 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 18,601 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 18,584 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 18,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 18,394 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 18,375 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 18,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 18,260 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 18,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 18,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 18,117 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,072 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,025 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 17,916 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 17,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 17,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,312 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D14 TBO is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D14 TBO, 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

How do I check the history of D14 TBO?

You can check the full history of D14 TBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D14 TBO registered?

D14 TBO is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D14 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D14 TBO shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D14 TBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D14 TBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.