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D536 BAN

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

5,448 mi
Last recorded5,448 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD536 BAN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 5,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 5,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 4,729 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 4,226 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 3,365 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 3,364 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 1,925 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 954 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 304 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,306 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,809 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 93,414 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 93,414 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,876 miles

handbrake eff% low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,599 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,365 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 87,365 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 85,065 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 82,404 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 79,998 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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D536 BAN is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D536 BAN, 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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D536 BAN is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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