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E662 GMY

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,711 mi
Last recorded78,711 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE662 GMY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 78,711 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to engine overheating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2025 178,353 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 76,945 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 76,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 76,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 176,927 miles

Roll bar dust covers split but serviceable

Slight play both from lower arm bushes

Pass 20 May 2015 179,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 176,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 13,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,368 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,980 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 1,631 miles

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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E662 GMY is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E662 GMY, 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 E662 GMY registered?

E662 GMY is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E662 GMY safe to buy?

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