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D614 RJW

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,567 mi
Last recorded94,567 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD614 RJW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 94,567 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,525 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 94,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm mounting to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear shocks weak

general welding to chassis and suspension

Pass 14 Nov 2016 94,405 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 94,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside and nearside front tyres badly cracked/perished

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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D614 RJW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D614 RJW, 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 D614 RJW registered?

D614 RJW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D614 RJW safe to buy?

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