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E667 EPL

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,632 mi
Last recorded14,632 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE667 EPL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 14,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 11,785 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 9,295 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 7,106 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 4,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 2,053 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,555 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,344 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 94,953 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 93,073 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,655 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,545 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 79,522 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 77,829 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 77,828 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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E667 EPL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E667 EPL, 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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E667 EPL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 October 1987.

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