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D91 JEL

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,636 mi
Last recorded43,636 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD91 JEL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 43,636 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 43,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,542 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 43,542 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 33,671 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 33,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some corrosion to battery tray ,fuse box and offside outer sill areas

Pass 22 Jun 2015 19,484 miles

nsf tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 15,282 miles

anti freeze is overfilled

both front brake hoses are perished

both front coil springs are rusty

both rear tie rod rear bushs are deteriorated, no excessive

nearisde front tyre perished

rust on nearside rear outer arch

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

slight leak from manifold to downpipe

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing

small oil leaks

surface corrosion nearside rear inner arch

Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,318 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearings

small oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2011 109,746 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,761 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 95,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 94,566 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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D91 JEL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D91 JEL, 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 D91 JEL registered?

D91 JEL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 1987.

Is D91 JEL safe to buy?

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