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D698 APF

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,380 mi
Last recorded70,380 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD698 APF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,380 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,572 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 67,572 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 64,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 62,247 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,741 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 59,741 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 56,973 miles

body,chassis and floorpan rusty

oil leak

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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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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