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D963 FAD

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,874 mi
Last recorded30,874 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD963 FAD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 30,874 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,577 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,333 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,106 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,884 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,577 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 29,577 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,229 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 29,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D963 FAD is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D963 FAD, 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 D963 FAD registered?

D963 FAD is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 April 1987.

Is D963 FAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D963 FAD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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