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D848 YFV

1987 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,417 mi
Last recorded67,417 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD848 YFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,417 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2012 67,417 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,190 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 67,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front tyres cracks in outer walls

Fail 1 Nov 2010 66,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front tyres cracks in outer walls

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,689 miles

Rear bumper insecure

o/s front and n/s tyres splits in outer walls

Fail 28 Oct 2009 66,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

o/s front and n/s tyres splits in outer walls

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres outer walls showing signs of cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2008 66,277 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres outer walls showing signs of cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,093 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 66,093 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 65,884 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 65,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s of front slam panel rusted

outer wall o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2005 65,658 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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D848 YFV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D848 YFV, 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 D848 YFV registered?

D848 YFV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 1987.

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