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D843 XCH

1987 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,146 mi
Last recorded86,146 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD843 XCH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 86,146 miles

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Fail 8 Feb 2025 86,146 miles

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2007 82,141 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 76,833 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2005 76,596 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
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D843 XCH is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D843 XCH, 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 D843 XCH registered?

D843 XCH is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 1987.

Is D843 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D843 XCH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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