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D151 OVS

1987 Ford Escort

Turquoise Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,141 mi
Last recorded62,141 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD151 OVS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 62,141 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,976 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,859 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body to flex. slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,390 miles

oil leak gearbox

Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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D151 OVS is a 1987 Ford Escort in Turquoise with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D151 OVS, 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 D151 OVS registered?

D151 OVS is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1987.

Is D151 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D151 OVS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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