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D646 HHU

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,234 mi
Last recorded95,234 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD646 HHU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 95,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

all front & rear bushes deterated

wiper split ends

Pass 13 Sep 2013 91,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 91,623 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,218 miles

o/s/f outer sill holed / corroded

both front sills not secured / baly corroded at bottom edges

Oil leak

n/s/f outer sill holed / corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 88,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front sills not secured / baly corroded at bottom edges

n/s/f outer sill holed / corroded

o/s/f outer sill holed / corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 83,624 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all suspension bushes perished

bonnet stay clip missing

both number plate fladed

both rear tyre side wall perised,

front panel corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges & has nail in tread

offside front tyre has split on inner edge but not showing cord

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2011 83,624 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all suspension bushes perished

bonnet stay clip missing

both number plate fladed

both rear tyre side wall perised,

front panel corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges & has nail in tread

offside front tyre has split on inner edge but not showing cord

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 77,978 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 77,978 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise fuel pump noisy

advise rear brakes noisy

advise surface rust under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 72,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak fron cam cover gasket

Fail 7 Mar 2008 68,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper jet 50% blocked but still wetting screen

oil leak from engine cam cover and one loose exhaust manifold stud

slight corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,269 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 58,261 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D646 HHU is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D646 HHU, 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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D646 HHU is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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