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D166 FTR

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,270 mi
Last recorded17,270 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD166 FTR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 17,270 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 17,100 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 15,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,470 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 14,463 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f wheel arch shows signs of rubbing on lock to lock check no rubbing found

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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D166 FTR is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D166 FTR, 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 D166 FTR registered?

D166 FTR is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D166 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D166 FTR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D166 FTR have outstanding finance?

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