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D959 SBM

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,509 mi
Last recorded35,509 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD959 SBM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,509 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded,but no sharp edges showing.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,546 miles

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

oil leaking from the engine.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,096 miles

corrosion on sill panels but solid at present.

the results of the brake test suggests there may be a problem in the offside rear braking area.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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D959 SBM is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D959 SBM, 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 D959 SBM registered?

D959 SBM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1987.

Is D959 SBM safe to buy?

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