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D861 GUW

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

79,432 mi
Last recorded79,432 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD861 GUW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,432 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 79,432 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,948 miles

battery tray starting to rust

nearside rear floor pan starting to rust

offside rear tyre side wall chunk of rubber missing

offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

Fail 21 Aug 2015 76,948 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery tray starting to rust

nearside rear floor pan starting to rust

offside rear tyre side wall chunk of rubber missing

offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 70,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,353 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,746 miles

Advise air bubbles in windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2012 68,746 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Advise air bubbles in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,101 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 65,101 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,557 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 59,557 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,403 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 50,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,359 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 44,359 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 40,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,452 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 40,214 miles

o/s & n/s inner sills starting to corroad

oil leak

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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D861 GUW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D861 GUW, 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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What year was D861 GUW registered?

D861 GUW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 January 1987.

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