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CDZ 5993

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,621 mi
Last recorded68,621 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 5993
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,621 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 68,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Battery insecure

near side and off side rear wheel arch body corroded /slightly /

oil leak from engine /and gear box

oil leak from gear box drive shaft oil seal /off side/

slight play in steering column /bush

steering rack/pinion slightly worn

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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CDZ 5993 is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CDZ 5993, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDZ 5993 registered?

CDZ 5993 is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is CDZ 5993 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDZ 5993 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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