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D918 APF

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,823 mi
Last recorded18,823 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD918 APF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 18,823 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 18,792 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,468 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 18,468 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,322 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 18,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 18,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,958 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 16,377 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,377 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,194 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 16,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,964 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,197 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 15,197 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,801 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,297 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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D918 APF is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 D918 APF, 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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What year was D918 APF registered?

D918 APF is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1987.

Is D918 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D918 APF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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