MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
air bag lamp on
floor corroded
n/s+o/s sills corroded
air bag warning lamp staying on
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
air bag warning lamp staying on
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M687 DVC is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 M687 DVC, 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 55 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M687 DVC registered?
M687 DVC is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is M687 DVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M687 DVC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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