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D100 MBU

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,280 mi
Last recorded58,280 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD100 MBU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 31 May 2008 58,280 miles

Exhaust mounts in poor condition

Rear indicators affecting rear lights

Slight wear in off side lower ball joint

Slight wear in off side rear lower arm bushes

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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D100 MBU is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 D100 MBU, 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 D100 MBU registered?

D100 MBU is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 1987.

Is D100 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D100 MBU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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