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D905 XJR

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,505 mi
Last recorded41,505 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2025 41,505 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Operation affected by operation of headlights (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Wiring to O/S/F lights uninsulated. (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill beside suspension component mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Fluid leak at rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 41,479 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 41,172 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,018 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 39,859 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 37,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,930 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 34,930 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 XJR is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJR, 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 XJR registered?

D905 XJR is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 April 1987.

Is D905 XJR safe to buy?

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