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Q422GFD

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,066 mi
Last recorded88,066 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ422GFD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2018 88,066 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 88,065 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 May 2017 88,017 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 88,015 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 88,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 637 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 87,768 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 87,500 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 86,937 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 86,501 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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Q422GFD is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q422GFD, 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 Q422GFD registered?

Q422GFD is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is Q422GFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q422GFD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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