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E18 DPC

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,068 mi
Last recorded30,068 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 DPC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 30,068 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 29,677 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 29,543 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 29,361 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 29,143 miles

Reversing lamp Not Working

Pass 12 Sep 2020 28,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 27,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 26,428 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,940 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,009 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 99,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,061 miles

Slight play in N/S rack inner joint

Fail 12 Jul 2013 20,060 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight play in N/S rack inner joint

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,703 miles

Slight play in o/s inner rack joint.O/S sill panel has corrosion at the rear edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,191 miles

slight play in os rack arm

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,804 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 16,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 16,230 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front floorpan corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front floorpan corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E18 DPC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E18 DPC, 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 E18 DPC registered?

E18 DPC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E18 DPC safe to buy?

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