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D351 DEW

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,642 mi
Last recorded50,642 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD351 DEW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,642 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 50,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 50,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 50,549 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2022 50,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 49,736 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 49,653 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 49,653 miles

Front Position lamp not working and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 49,651 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2014 12,319 miles

Nearside sill corroded.

Offside sill corroded.

Sill trims fitted outer sills not tested fully.

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,916 miles

Under vehicle slight corrosion.

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 36,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under vehicle slight corrosion.

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 29,603 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,949 miles

Front brake discs corroded scored and pitted.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Plastic trims on side sills

Previous welding repairs to drivers side rear inner wheel arch areas.

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear metal suspension componants surface corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2011 28,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front brake discs corroded scored and pitted.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Plastic trims on side sills

Previous welding repairs to drivers side rear inner wheel arch areas.

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear metal suspension componants surface corroded.

Pass 1 May 2010 19,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 1,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes heavly coated in underseal

Pass 22 Apr 2008 96,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 96,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,259 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON N/S/R + O/S/R QUARTER INNER PANELS

Pass 25 Apr 2006 84,593 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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D351 DEW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 D351 DEW, 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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D351 DEW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1987.

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