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D587 APA

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,100 mi
Last recorded49,100 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD587 APA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,100 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 49,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 41,984 miles

10 spots of corrosion oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,984 miles

10 spots of corrosion oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 37,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,987 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,794 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,533 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,188 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,710 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2006 36,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate damaged

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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D587 APA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D587 APA, 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 D587 APA registered?

D587 APA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D587 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D587 APA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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