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D6 WBA

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,260 mi
Last recorded44,260 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 WBA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 44,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill slight corrosion

under body under sealed

Pass 21 Oct 2024 43,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 43,731 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 43,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,248 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 42,797 miles

Nearside Front floor slight corrosion

Offside Front floor slight corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2021 42,797 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front floor slight corrosion

Offside Front floor slight corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 42,284 miles

heavy under body under seal

Fail 21 Oct 2020 42,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heavy under body under seal

Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under seal under body

Pass 16 Nov 2018 41,064 miles

inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 41,064 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 39,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side and near side rear arches corroded

off side rear inner panel corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 39,915 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill tofloor (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side and near side rear arches corroded

off side rear inner panel corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,063 miles

Offside Rear inner panel corroded

all brake pipes under sealed

rear arches corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,070 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 38,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 32,286 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,579 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 27,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,574 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 23,562 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s front floor pan stiffener holed by corrosion. [just out of 12"[30cm]limit]

Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,369 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s front mudwing/wheel arch edge corroded,but no sharp exposed edges at present

Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,626 miles

o/s rear lower inner wing panel holed by corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2009 13,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s handbrake should have a better efficiency reading

o/s rear lower inner wing panel holed by corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2008 11,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight binding of park brake on both rear wheels

Pass 28 Jun 2006 938 miles

both rack boots twisted

o/s rear lower inner wing panel holed by corrosion

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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D6 WBA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D6 WBA, 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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D6 WBA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1987.

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