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D909 VFV

1987 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,623 mi
Last recorded53,623 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD909 VFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,623 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 53,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,605 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 53,605 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,572 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres started to perish

vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,555 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 53,555 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,550 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 53,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

n/s rear tyre perishing on sidewall

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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D909 VFV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D909 VFV, 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 D909 VFV registered?

D909 VFV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1987.

Is D909 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D909 VFV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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