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DJI 5788

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

97,074 mi
Last recorded97,074 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJI 5788
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 97,074 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,814 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,659 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 96,423 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 96,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 96,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,923 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,657 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,085 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 95,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 94,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 94,382 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,712 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,010 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 92,542 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,052 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,631 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,399 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,441 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 86,499 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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DJI 5788 is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 DJI 5788, 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 41 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 DJI 5788 registered?

DJI 5788 is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is DJI 5788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJI 5788 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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