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D845 PBW

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,751 mi
Last recorded5,751 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD845 PBW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 5,751 miles

both front brake hoses not in securing brackets although not fouling any components

floor and brake pipes coated in thick underseal

Fail 9 Mar 2017 5,746 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake hoses not in securing locaters,although not fouling any other parts

floor and various brake pipes coated in thick underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2016 5,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

brake pipes coated in thick underseal

floor coated in thick underseal

Fail 8 Apr 2016 5,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

alternator insecure

brake pipes coated in thick underseal

floor coated in thick underseal

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 5,695 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 104,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 4,379 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 4,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 1,692 miles

Body kit fitted unable to see sill panels clearly.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 99,460 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 99,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,829 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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D845 PBW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D845 PBW, 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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D845 PBW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1987.

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