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E7 KTE

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

1,306 mi
Last recorded1,306 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 KTE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 1,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 1,234 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 1,234 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 1,015 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 947 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 896 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 67 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 99,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,036 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,305 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 97,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,613 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear trailing suspension links corroded and bushes perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,056 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 94,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear trailing suspension links corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2006 93,738 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 93,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

unable to check outer sills due to plastic sill covers † †o/s/f floor becoming corroded † † †slight damage to windscreen

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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E7 KTE 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 E7 KTE, 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 E7 KTE registered?

E7 KTE is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E7 KTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 KTE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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