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D83 TNM

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,787 mi
Last recorded50,787 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD83 TNM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 50,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Signs of perishing on the offside front inner tyre wall.

Signs of surface corrosion on the nearside front lower inner sill.

Signs of surface corrosion under vehicle

Signs of wear and surface corrosion on both the front brake discs

Slight exhaust blow

Slight oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2023 50,786 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also has surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel has slight corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 50,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top chassis cross member panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre silencer corroded and slight leak

Pass 20 Oct 2021 50,780 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 50,780 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached exhaust leaking (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,772 miles

surface corrosion off side front top suspension cross member

Fail 18 Sep 2020 50,772 miles

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

surface corrosion off side front top suspension cross member

Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,769 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,763 miles

offside front top chassis member surface rust

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,757 miles

abs warning light intermiten fault

surface corrosion offside top front cross member

Fail 4 Apr 2017 50,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

surface corrosion offside top front cross member

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,738 miles

oil leak from diff area

Fail 5 Apr 2016 50,738 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak from diff area

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,617 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,580 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,529 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,538 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 50,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,232 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 50,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,026 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,845 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 49,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D83 TNM is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D83 TNM, 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 D83 TNM registered?

D83 TNM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 June 1987.

Is D83 TNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D83 TNM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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