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D903 SGT

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,228 mi
Last recorded93,228 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD903 SGT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 93,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 90,189 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,964 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,091 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 87,091 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2012 84,648 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 84,648 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2011
Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,915 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 74,789 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 74,789 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 68,974 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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D903 SGT is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D903 SGT, 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 D903 SGT registered?

D903 SGT is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1987.

Is D903 SGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D903 SGT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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