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D726 BLD

1987 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,851 mi
Last recorded4,851 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD726 BLD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 4,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 4,840 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 4,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 4,478 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 4,387 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 3,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes not locking out

front discs rusty

handbrake just efficient19%

Fail 13 Jun 2014 3,673 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes not locking out

front discs rusty

handbrake just efficient19%

wiper marks on screen

Pass 29 Jun 2010 3,345 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 3,345 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

some play at top of s/column. front seatbelts slow to return. battery insecure. some rust n/s front x member behind bumper. o/s rear brake binding slightly.

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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D726 BLD is a 1987 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D726 BLD, 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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D726 BLD is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1987.

Is D726 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D726 BLD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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