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D676 UPU

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,393 mi
Last recorded58,393 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD676 UPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 58,393 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 57,905 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 57,743 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 57,742 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,633 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 57,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 57,366 miles

body under sealed

Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,272 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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D676 UPU is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D676 UPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D676 UPU?

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What year was D676 UPU registered?

D676 UPU is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 1987.

Is D676 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D676 UPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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