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D834 MWR

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,195 mi
Last recorded6,195 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD834 MWR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 6,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 5,148 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 5,148 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 4,015 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 2,841 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 2,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 2,205 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

heavy undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2006 914 miles

heavy undersealed

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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D834 MWR is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D834 MWR, 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 D834 MWR registered?

D834 MWR is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1987.

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