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D150 NJA

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,360 mi
Last recorded83,360 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD150 NJA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 83,360 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,331 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,117 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 82,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,668 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,324 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 80,324 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 80,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 79,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D150 NJA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D150 NJA, 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 D150 NJA registered?

D150 NJA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1987.

Is D150 NJA safe to buy?

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