MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Chips In Windscreen
Slight Play In Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both Outer Driveshaft GAitors Perishing
Both Rear Tyres Perishing
Engine oil Leak
Offside Front Tyre 3mm And Wearing On Inner Edge
All Tyres Persishing At Tread
Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting
Both rear Suspension Trailing Arm Mount Bushes Perishing
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Oil Leaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake Discs Rusting On Inner Faces
Front Brake Imbalance High
All Tyres Persishing At Tread
Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting
Both rear Suspension Trailing Arm Mount Bushes Perishing
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Oil Leaks
Front Brake Discs Rusting On Inner Faces
Front Brake Imbalance High
minor rust lip on front brake discs
minor rust to the underside and sills
off side front lower wing rusty
slight play in rear hubs
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
body,chassis and floorpan rusty
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D698 APF is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 D698 APF, 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 D698 APF registered?
D698 APF is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1987.
Is D698 APF safe to buy?
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