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E997 FPM

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,496 mi
Last recorded80,496 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 FPM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 80,496 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 80,319 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 80,019 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 79,713 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,193 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,715 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,193 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 74,940 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 72,630 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,234 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,537 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,230 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 62,915 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,095 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,360 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 54,120 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,839 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,598 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 47,335 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,110 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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E997 FPM is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E997 FPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E997 FPM registered?

E997 FPM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 December 1987.

Is E997 FPM safe to buy?

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