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D566 YCD

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD566 YCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 95,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no seat belt fitted to offside rear .

Pass 29 Aug 2007 95,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear seat belt not fitted

oil leak gearbox .drive shaft seals

play in lower steering column bush

Pass 30 Aug 2006 95,457 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2006 95,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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D566 YCD is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D566 YCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D566 YCD registered?

D566 YCD is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1987.

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