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D156 XFG

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,922 mi
Last recorded68,922 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD156 XFG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 68,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,240 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 64,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,502 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel arches show corrosion

offside outer sill shows corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,395 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,301 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,755 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
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D156 XFG is a 1987 Ford Escort in White 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 D156 XFG, 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 D156 XFG registered?

D156 XFG is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D156 XFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D156 XFG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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