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D813 YRD

1987 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,229 mi
Last recorded49,229 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD813 YRD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 46,903 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 45,361 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 44,030 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 42,594 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,206 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 39,206 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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D813 YRD is a 1987 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D813 YRD, 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 D813 YRD registered?

D813 YRD is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D813 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D813 YRD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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