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D718 FYJ

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,132 mi
Last recorded5,132 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD718 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 5,132 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 5,132 miles

horn switch fitted on dash

nearside washer jet blocked

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 May 2013 101,351 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 84,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

slight play to steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2007 84,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

slight play to steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,442 miles

all body panels corroded

all outer sills rust holed

chip in centre of windscreen

engine oil leak

floor corroded and rust holed

near side fron touter sill rust holed

rear chassis corroded

slam panel corroded and rust holed

very strong advise on off side steering rack end bush worn

Fail 29 Sep 2006 81,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

all body panels corroded

all outer sills corroded

chip in centre of windscreen

engine oil leak

floor corroded and rust holed

near side front outer sill rust holed

rear chaissis corroded

slam panel corroded and rust holed

very strong advise on off side steering rack end bush worn

Pass 26 Sep 2005 77,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded.

corrosion blisters present on n/s/r outer sill panel.

corrosion present at underbody of the vehicle at various places.

rear tail gate corroded and holed.

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

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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D718 FYJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D718 FYJ, 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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D718 FYJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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