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D112 YVH

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,783 mi
Last recorded2,783 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD112 YVH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 2,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 1,784 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 100,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 100,256 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 99,996 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 99,490 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 99,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Insecure and rubbing on spring. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Insecure and touching body. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,511 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 98,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2005 97,682 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 97,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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D112 YVH is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D112 YVH, 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 D112 YVH registered?

D112 YVH is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1987.

Is D112 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D112 YVH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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