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D524 FAC

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,542 mi
Last recorded97,542 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD524 FAC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 97,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 19 Oct 2009 97,531 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2008 91,277 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

all suspension bush`s perished and starting to split

both headlamp reflector`s poor making pattern`s poor

Fail 22 Oct 2008 91,185 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

all suspension bush`s perished and starting to split

both headlamp reflector`s poor making pattern`s poor

Pass 16 Oct 2007 86,107 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 80,180 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 73,016 miles

both rear radius arms corroded

engine temp gauge in the red

front brake discs corroded

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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D524 FAC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D524 FAC, 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 D524 FAC registered?

D524 FAC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D524 FAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D524 FAC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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