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D527 OOV

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,611 mi
Last recorded59,611 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD527 OOV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,611 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 59,611 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,011 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 51,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,262 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,042 miles

Offside Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,430 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 42,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,596 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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D527 OOV is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D527 OOV, 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 D527 OOV registered?

D527 OOV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D527 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D527 OOV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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