CarVerify

Free Car Check

D817 DRW

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,024 mi
Last recorded61,024 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD817 DRW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 61,024 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 60,862 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 60,394 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 59,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 59,318 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,022 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 58,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 57,762 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,110 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 56,643 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 56,432 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 56,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 55,911 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 55,449 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 55,235 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 55,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 54,966 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 54,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 54,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,455 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D817 DRW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D817 DRW, 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

How do I check the history of D817 DRW?

You can check the full history of D817 DRW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D817 DRW registered?

D817 DRW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D817 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D817 DRW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D817 DRW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D817 DRW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.