MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front tyres different size to rear tyres
front tyres different size to rear tyres
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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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?
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