MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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D101 DLA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 D101 DLA, 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 D101 DLA registered?
D101 DLA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 1987.
Is D101 DLA safe to buy?
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