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D715 TDV

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,493 mi
Last recorded76,493 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD715 TDV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,474 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,027 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,041 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,192 miles

over sill fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,900 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 80,275 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 May 2011 80,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 76,661 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 76,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 76,616 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 76,609 miles

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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D715 TDV is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D715 TDV, 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 D715 TDV registered?

D715 TDV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D715 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D715 TDV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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