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D87 PAX

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,751 mi
Last recorded12,751 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD87 PAX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 12,751 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 12,476 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 12,206 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 11,940 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 11,715 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 11,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 11,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 10,185 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 9,171 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 7,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 6,373 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 4,871 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 4,449 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 3,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 3,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 2,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight roughnes in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 1,838 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 1,179 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas & suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2008 1,145 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 1,145 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 632 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 632 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 333 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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D87 PAX is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D87 PAX, 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 D87 PAX registered?

D87 PAX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D87 PAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D87 PAX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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