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D65 DPM

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,930 mi
Last recorded41,930 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD65 DPM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 41,930 miles

Underbody structure corroded, not within prescribed areas.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,897 miles

Exhaust manifold gasket slight leak of gases

Underbody structure slightly corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 9 Feb 2022 41,857 miles

Minor oil leaks

Underbody structure showing signs of corrosion but not within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Feb 2021 41,689 miles

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Underbody structure corroded but not within prescribed areas.

Fail 30 Jan 2021 41,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Underbody structure corroded but not within prescribed areas.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 41,632 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 41,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,542 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,502 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,100 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.

Pass 31 May 2008 38,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,630 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 34,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 31,312 miles

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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D65 DPM is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D65 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 D65 DPM registered?

D65 DPM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 July 1987.

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