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D904 UOO

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,092 mi
Last recorded30,092 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD904 UOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 30,092 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 29,904 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 29,718 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 29,714 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 28,917 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

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

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

Service brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

fan belt slipping

Fail 17 Aug 2016 28,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

fan belt slipping

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,087 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front windscreen chip at very bottom

Fail 15 Jun 2015 26,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front windscreen chip at very bottom

Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,769 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 24,749 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 May 2013 23,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,750 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 20,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body kit fitted to both sills unable to full see sills

Fail 6 May 2011 20,878 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body kit fitted to both sills unable to full see sills

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,217 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,837 miles

fuel pump bracket is corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2009 19,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pump bracket is corroded.

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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D904 UOO is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D904 UOO, 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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D904 UOO is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 1987.

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