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D687 AEW

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

60,989 mi
Last recorded60,989 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD687 AEW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,989 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 60,983 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 60,978 miles

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

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

corroded hole in front of nearside outer sill not in prescribed area

corrosion in nearside inner wing not in prescribed area at present

Fail 15 Feb 2006 60,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

corroded hole in nearside outer sill at front not in a prescribed area

corrosion in nearside inner wing not in prescribed area at present

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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D687 AEW is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 D687 AEW, 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 D687 AEW registered?

D687 AEW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1987.

Is D687 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D687 AEW shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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