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D169 YRX

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,777 mi
Last recorded91,777 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD169 YRX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,777 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 85,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

nsf brake hose insecure

osf brake hose insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,916 miles

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

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

nsf brake hose insecure

osf brake hose insecure

Pass 4 May 2011 85,209 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 85,209 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 72,499 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

light surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sill areas.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,499 miles

light surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sill areas.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,023 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 67,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 65,596 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 64,426 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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D169 YRX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D169 YRX, 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 D169 YRX registered?

D169 YRX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 May 1987.

Is D169 YRX safe to buy?

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