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D814 DLA

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,448 mi
Last recorded32,448 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD814 DLA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 32,448 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 32,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre has cracking to sidewall.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 26,358 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,907 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches

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

Slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 18,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches

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

Slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 14,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D814 DLA is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D814 DLA, 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 D814 DLA registered?

D814 DLA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 May 1987.

Is D814 DLA safe to buy?

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