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D859 BGX

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,418 mi
Last recorded30,418 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD859 BGX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 30,418 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 30,131 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 29,744 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 29,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 29,555 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 29,403 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 29,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 29,270 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 28,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 28,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 28,143 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 27,735 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,497 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 27,057 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 26,879 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,642 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2011 26,569 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 26,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2010 26,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pump mountings corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,255 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

coolant level low

slight free play in handbrake lever

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Sep 2008 26,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

coolant level low

slight free play in handbrake lever

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel pump bracket corroded

offside outer washer jet blocked

rear washer not working

wipers smearing on screen

Fail 22 Sep 2007 26,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel pump bracket corroded

offside outer washer jet blocked

rear washer not working

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leaks

fuel pump bracket and unions corroded

nearside front inner arch lining slightly insecure

offside outer washer jet blocked

rear washer not working

slight corrosion on front discs

slight weep from radiator and fins corroded

rear handbrake cables insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2006 24,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leaks

fuel pump bracket and unions corroded

nearside front inner arch lining slightly insecure

offside outer washer jet blocked

rear engine mount worn

rear washer not working

slight corrosion on front discs

slight weep from radiator and fins corroded

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,820 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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D859 BGX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D859 BGX, 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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D859 BGX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 1987.

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The MOT history for D859 BGX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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