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D874 DLX

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,291 mi
Last recorded94,291 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD874 DLX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 94,291 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slight corrosion

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 94,191 miles

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

Rear exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,165 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,252 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 91,946 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,162 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 90,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 88,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 88,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,818 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 77,029 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,430 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bigger tyres fitted to rear axle.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 66,981 miles

rear tyres different size to front tyres

windscreen wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,707 miles

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

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

near side inner body sill corroded by suspension mount.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,903 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre, quite worn

offside rear tyre, quite worn and slightly perished

suspension bushes slightly perished

Fail 12 Oct 2011 58,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre, quite worn

offside rear tyre, quite worn and slightly perished

suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,709 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 54,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid cap level indicator missing

rubber fuel hoses perished & cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,045 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

extensive welding repair to rear both sides

front brake discs slightly rusty

rear arches slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,883 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion /repairs to both outer sills/door shuts

repairs to both inner rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,436 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 50,436 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,431 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 49,238 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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D874 DLX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D874 DLX, 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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D874 DLX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 July 1987.

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