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D85 APH

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,867 mi
Last recorded99,867 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD85 APH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,867 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 99,318 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 99,281 miles

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover cracked but prevents ingress of water and or dirt

Rear both sills inner side light corrosion

misting of oil on sump pan gasket

oil around pressure switch

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,670 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 98,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 98,592 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,544 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 98,244 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r lower wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 98,103 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2006 97,360 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 96,315 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 96,315 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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D85 APH is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D85 APH, 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 D85 APH registered?

D85 APH is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 March 1987.

Is D85 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D85 APH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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