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D850 EES

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,275 mi
Last recorded77,275 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD850 EES
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 77,275 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 77,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 76,049 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 76,049 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,049 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,261 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear shocks have very limited space between alloy, not foulling as such,uprated suspension strong enough to cope,

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,240 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 65,482 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 65,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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D850 EES is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D850 EES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D850 EES registered?

D850 EES is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is D850 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for D850 EES shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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