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D664 MDW

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,025 mi
Last recorded71,025 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD664 MDW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,025 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas and outer sills

Fail 18 Oct 2022 71,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas and outer sills

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,902 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 70,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,328 miles

There is corrosion in the offside inner wheel arch

Fail 21 May 2008 70,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 70,298 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 69,315 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 69,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 68,992 miles

front number plate cracked

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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D664 MDW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D664 MDW, 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 D664 MDW registered?

D664 MDW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1987.

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