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D869 PKM

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,572 mi
Last recorded72,572 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD869 PKM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,572 miles

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

Oil leak

no interior mirror

Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 67,909 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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D869 PKM is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D869 PKM, 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 D869 PKM registered?

D869 PKM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 July 1987.

Is D869 PKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D869 PKM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D869 PKM have outstanding finance?

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