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D545 SWB

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

13,765 mi
Last recorded13,765 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD545 SWB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 13,765 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

full car undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2025 12,953 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 8,196 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 7,957 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 7,957 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 6,779 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 6,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 6,093 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 5,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 4,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 3,111 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 3,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,651 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 97,550 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,779 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,683 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 89,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emmissions erratic

Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,970 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 77,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,717 miles

both rear tyre's have age crack's on outer side wall's

Pass 4 Apr 2006 66,235 miles

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

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

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

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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D545 SWB is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D545 SWB, 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 D545 SWB registered?

D545 SWB is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D545 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D545 SWB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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