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E249 KDG

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,711 mi
Last recorded36,711 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE249 KDG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 36,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 36,511 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 36,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,195 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,944 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 35,932 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,469 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,075 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,508 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cover sill panels fitted. inspection impaired

rear shocker dust covers dropped

Fail 24 Apr 2014 34,506 miles

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

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cover sill panels fitted. inspection impaired

rear shocker dust covers dropped

Pass 20 Apr 2013 5,247 miles

Surface corrosion to floor area

Pass 3 Apr 2012 4,168 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,126 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 1,713 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 1,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front brake discs show signs of corrosion

Front number plate is damaged

N/s rear tyre outer sidewall has damage

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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E249 KDG is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E249 KDG, 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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E249 KDG is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 December 1987.

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