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D905 LRL

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,792 mi
Last recorded60,792 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD905 LRL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,792 miles

Central exhaust has a slight hole

left hand rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,776 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 60,690 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,686 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,629 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,716 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,165 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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D905 LRL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D905 LRL, 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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What year was D905 LRL registered?

D905 LRL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 February 1987.

Is D905 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D905 LRL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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