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D802 BFL

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

95,850 mi
Last recorded95,850 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD802 BFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wing panel corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2025 93,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing area corroded.

Offside Front Inner Wing area corroded,but not seriously weakened.

Pass 12 Jun 2024 90,370 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,813 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 84,956 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 84,898 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,066 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 79,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 79,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan supporting drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,622 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 76,570 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ty bar support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 74,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat and belt support in floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ty bar support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,256 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,459 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,887 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 68,887 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,614 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,370 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,602 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

both front metal brake pipes corroded

front inner wings getting weak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,815 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 61,810 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,855 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,752 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 58,747 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,709 miles

Fuel return/ feed pipes (tank end) corroded.

N/s front floor-pan to inner wheel arch area corroded and holed.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 57,791 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 57,791 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FUEL PIPE CLIP BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT BONNET SHUT PANEL CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE RAER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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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D802 BFL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 D802 BFL, 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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D802 BFL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 February 1987.

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