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D153 ONW

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,641 mi
Last recorded73,641 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD153 ONW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 73,641 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 73,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 23 May 2025 73,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing track rod end (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 7 Jun 2024 71,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil dip stick wasn't seated correctly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 71,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside and nearside front inner arches corroded but not within 30cm of suspension mountings

both outer sills corroded but not to excess

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

fuel pipes slightly corroded under body

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres 20 years old

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,884 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear trailing arms bushes perishing

offside and nearside front inner arches corroded but not within 30cm of suspension mountings

slight bind on both rear brakes

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 24 May 2018 71,884 miles

slight corrosion to both front inner wings

slight cracking to rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 26 May 2017 72,602 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on both rear brakes

slight corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 23 May 2016 72,601 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,573 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,883 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,869 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,863 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,792 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 71,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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D153 ONW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D153 ONW, 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 D153 ONW registered?

D153 ONW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1987.

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