MOT Status
Mileage
97,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
battery insecure
coolant leaking
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D603 DPM is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 D603 DPM, 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 D603 DPM registered?
D603 DPM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 February 1987.
Is D603 DPM safe to buy?
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