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D666 FAE

1987 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

81,691 mi
Last recorded81,691 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD666 FAE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2006 81,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside closing sill showing signs of corrosion.

offside rear tyre near legal limit.

rear fuel pump mount badly corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2006 78,280 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure and battery tray corroded

Excessive handbrake free travel

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

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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D666 FAE is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D666 FAE, 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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D666 FAE is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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