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D90 SKX

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,100 mi
Last recorded63,100 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD90 SKX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 63,100 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 63,100 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,315 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,962 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 57,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,283 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,368 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 46,426 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake travel nearing limit

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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D90 SKX is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D90 SKX, 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

How do I check the history of D90 SKX?

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What year was D90 SKX registered?

D90 SKX is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D90 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D90 SKX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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