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MAD 11M

1987 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,827 mi
Last recorded1,827 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAD 11M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2023 1,827 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 277 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 74,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 72,751 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,960 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,331 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,881 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 67,854 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,450 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,856 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,863 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 66,078 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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MAD 11M is a 1987 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MAD 11M, 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 MAD 11M registered?

MAD 11M is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 September 1987.

Is MAD 11M safe to buy?

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