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D663 FFL

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,806 mi
Last recorded7,806 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD663 FFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,806 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 6,548 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 5,522 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 4,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 2,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 619 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 619 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D663 FFL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D663 FFL, 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 D663 FFL registered?

D663 FFL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D663 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D663 FFL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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