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D765 XJB

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,811 mi
Last recorded97,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD765 XJB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 97,811 miles

Central Rear ROLL CAGE FITTED BUT IN SECURE

Nearside Front PASSENGER SEAT SQUIB IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,731 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 93,984 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,119 miles

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

internal rear view mirrior missing

top timing cover missing

Fail 27 Jun 2012 93,116 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

internal rear view mirrior missing

top timing cover missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,130 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 91,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,240 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 89,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 86,058 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 86,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 76,939 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 74,389 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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D765 XJB is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D765 XJB, 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 D765 XJB registered?

D765 XJB is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is D765 XJB safe to buy?

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