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D969 AWP

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

41,391 mi
Last recorded41,391 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD969 AWP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2020 41,391 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 47,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight play in offside steering rack

vehicle presented for test coated in sealer

Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,118 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,118 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,874 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 39,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,988 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

abs not fitted ?

play in rack end

Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,902 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 32,620 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear inner valences corroded on inners but not in a piscrebed erier

Fail 2 Sep 2006 31,679 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 25,165 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2005 24,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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D969 AWP is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D969 AWP, 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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D969 AWP is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1987.

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