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D573 NWY

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD573 NWY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Fail 24 May 2019

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017

cuts to n/s/r tyre not to cords

slight play in inner steering arms n/s+o/s

slight smear to wipers

steering rack rubbers perished

Pass 21 Nov 2015 50,175 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 50,175 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 118,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 48,891 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 48,891 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 12 May 2006 47,928 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 47,920 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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D573 NWY is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D573 NWY, 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 D573 NWY registered?

D573 NWY is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 1987.

Is D573 NWY safe to buy?

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