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D333 UFJ

1987 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,732 mi
Last recorded74,732 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD333 UFJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 74,732 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,309 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 72,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,792 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,751 miles

both rear shock absorbers worn but not leaking/ no damping effect

Fail 19 Aug 2016 69,750 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear shock absorbers worn but not leaking/ no damping effect

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,362 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 68,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 May 2013 67,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 67,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 64,873 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 64,873 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,547 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 53,159 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,159 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,370 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 51,370 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 May 2007 72,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 51,251 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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D333 UFJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D333 UFJ, 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 D333 UFJ registered?

D333 UFJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 July 1987.

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