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D771 ESX

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,933 mi
Last recorded12,933 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD771 ESX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 12,933 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 12,850 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 12,762 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 12,681 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 12,660 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 11,855 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 11,855 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 11,464 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 11,232 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 10,606 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 9,969 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2014 9,655 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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D771 ESX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D771 ESX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D771 ESX registered?

D771 ESX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D771 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D771 ESX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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