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D664 PKJ

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,290 mi
Last recorded98,290 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD664 PKJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 98,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,984 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,411 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 75,978 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 75,800 miles

engine has slight oil leak.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 75,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine has slight oil leak.

Pass 15 May 2008 75,597 miles

Both rear chassis rails show corrosion,not yet to excess.

Pass 10 May 2007 75,291 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 74,597 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion to nearside rear chassis

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 PKJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D664 PKJ, 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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D664 PKJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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