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D565 NNY

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,805 mi
Last recorded68,805 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD565 NNY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,805 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 May 2008 58,635 miles

rear seat (fitted diagonally) not equipped with seatbelt (no rear windows fitted)

Fail 12 May 2008 58,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear seat (fitted diagonally) not equipped with seatbelt (no rear windows fitted)

Fail 5 May 2007 48,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advised on long handbrake lever travel

front brake pads approaching maximum wear

maximum permissible backlash/freeplay at steering wheel rim

maximum permissible imbalance in front brakes

maximum permissible wear/ † freeplay in steering rack and pinion

Pass 5 May 2007 48,674 miles

advised on long handbrake lever travel

front brake pads approaching maximum wear

maximum permissible backlash/freeplay at steering wheel rim

maximum permissible imbalance in front brakes

maximum permissible wear/ † freeplay in steering rack and pinion

Pass 29 Apr 2006 37,226 miles

advised on max permissible backlash/freeplay in steering mechanism

advised on nail/screw intread of nearside rear tyre

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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D565 NNY is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D565 NNY, 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 D565 NNY registered?

D565 NNY is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D565 NNY safe to buy?

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