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D753 UGB

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1567cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,588 mi
Last recorded7,588 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD753 UGB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,567cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 7,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 7,583 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 4,944 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 99,747 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 99,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D753 UGB is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,567cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D753 UGB, 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 D753 UGB registered?

D753 UGB is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D753 UGB safe to buy?

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