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D678 GHU

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,892 mi
Last recorded25,892 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD678 GHU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 25,892 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of under body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 106,745 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 23,915 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 20,363 miles

Oil leak

bolt missing on gearbox

slight corrosion to n/s sill

Fail 5 May 2012 20,363 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bolt missing on gearbox

slight corrosion to n/s sill

Pass 22 Apr 2011 18,828 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,716 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,046 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 15,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 9,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advance surface corrosion to under side to floor sills + rear chassis members

advance wear to steering rack inner ball joints

full body kit fitted

horn switch mounted to dash

n/s/f suspension sligthy low

Fail 2 Aug 2006 8,943 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advance corrosion to underside sill to floor on both sidea

advance movement to o/s/f steering rack inner rod jiont

exstensive welding repairs to n/s/r chassis members

full body kit fitted at time of test

small cut to n/s/r tyre outer wall

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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D678 GHU is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D678 GHU, 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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D678 GHU is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 1987.

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