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D649 XVK

1987 Ford Escort

Multi-colour Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,265 mi
Last recorded7,265 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD649 XVK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 7,265 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

bonnet badly corroded.

both side floor to sill and outer sills badly corroded.

both side rear chassies near suspension VERY badly corroded.

n/s/f chassie very badly corroded at suspension mount.

n/s/f wiper split.

o/s/f door bottom very badly corroded and loose.

o/s/f door check strap loose.

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 7,265 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

bonnet badly corroded.

both side floor to sill and outer sills badly corroded.

both side rear chassies near suspension VERY badly corroded.

n/s/f chassie very badly corroded at suspension mount.

n/s/f wiper split.

o/s/f door bottom very badly corroded and loose.

o/s/f door check strap loose.

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 3,787 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r wheel rim bent. † o/s/r tyre tread depth 2.5mm. † o/s/f door check strap loose. † exhaust catching on body. † corrosion to o/s sill and door bottom.

play in top steering colunm mount. † o/s door mirror loose.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 3,785 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in top steering colunm mount. † o/s door mirror loose.

slight wear in n/s/r bottom ball joint. † n/s/r wheel rim bent. † o/s/r tyre tread depth 2.5mm. † o/s/f door check strap loose. † exhaust catching on body. † corrosion to o/s sill and door bottom.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 99,466 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 99,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both side rear tyres slightly distorted

condensation in n/s head light

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot cracking

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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D649 XVK is a 1987 Ford Escort in Multi-colour with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D649 XVK, 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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D649 XVK is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1987.

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