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D860 CBF

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,454 mi
Last recorded97,454 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD860 CBF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 97,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b rake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all under side asd age related corrsion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,447 miles

Both rear tyres tread close to limit.Heavy wear at inner shoulders.

NSF steering rack gaiter deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 96,696 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front and rear brakes slight varing effort

n/s steering rack gator deterating

o/s/r n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,084 miles

Both rear tyres tread low at inner shoulders.

Front wipers splitting at ends.

NSF and OSF outer CV boots perished.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play at NSR wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,566 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 91,246 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r lower side light inop

Fail 15 Jul 2009 91,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r lower side light inop

Pass 13 Jun 2008 90,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 90,197 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 89,646 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 89,636 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 88,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front brake discs corroided

both sides rear anti roll bar bushes badly perrished

corroision started between landing pannel and wings

fuel filter bracket corroided

handbrake requires adjusting

Fail 30 Mar 2006 88,027 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres close to wear indicators

both sides rear anti roll bar bushes badly perrished

corroision started on the join between the wings and the landing pannel on both sides

front brake discs corroided

fuel filter bracket corroided

handbrake requires adjusting

nearside rear tyre 2mm worn inner edge

slight blow rear box

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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D860 CBF is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D860 CBF, 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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D860 CBF is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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