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D738 JMM

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,559 mi
Last recorded20,559 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD738 JMM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,559 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 17,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

skirts fitted cant inspect outer sills

Fail 20 May 2008 17,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

skirts fitted cant inspect outer sills

Pass 21 May 2007 15,852 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 12,530 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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D738 JMM is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D738 JMM, 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 D738 JMM registered?

D738 JMM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1987.

Is D738 JMM safe to buy?

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