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D85 MEA

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,267 mi
Last recorded76,267 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 76,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 76,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,763 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 75,551 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,532 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,223 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,749 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 74,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 75,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 73,151 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,622 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 70,727 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 69,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre side wall slightly cracking

Pass 22 May 2009 69,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre side wall slightly cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2006 65,281 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

several brake pipes starting to show signs of surface corrosion

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 MEA is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MEA, 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 MEA registered?

D85 MEA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D85 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D85 MEA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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