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E691 ATL

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,076 mi
Last recorded58,076 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE691 ATL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 58,076 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 58,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 58,037 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 58,028 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 58,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 57,964 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,927 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 57,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,820 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 57,659 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 57,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 57,347 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 57,093 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s rack

Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,530 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery tray slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2009 56,530 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery tray slightly corroded

handbrake level slightly high

Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,016 miles

Off side rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 47,860 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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E691 ATL is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 E691 ATL, 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 E691 ATL registered?

E691 ATL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 August 1987.

Is E691 ATL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E691 ATL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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