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E817 KUL

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,359 mi
Last recorded30,359 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE817 KUL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 30,359 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 30,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 29,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 29,442 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 29,198 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 28,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 28,298 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 27,621 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 27,183 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,115 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 27,005 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,721 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 26,085 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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E817 KUL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E817 KUL, 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 E817 KUL registered?

E817 KUL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E817 KUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E817 KUL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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