1987 FORD ESCORT1.6L Petrol

The 1987 Ford Escort shows a passed roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 6 May 2022 at 44,788 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable due to a clean pass and no advisories recorded. The vehicle cleared the test two days after a failed attempt on 4 May 2022 at the same mileage, though the failure listed no defects, implying an administrative or unrecorded issue rather than a mechanical fault. The recorded mileage of 44,788 over approximately 39 years equates to roughly 1,148 miles per year, confirming very light use for a vehicle of this age. Both 2022 entries show identical mileage, indicating the car was stationary between the failed and passed tests and likely sat unused for long periods beforehand. The MOT history is sparse, with only these two 2022 records supplied, so no long-term wear pattern or rapid accumulation can be assessed from the data. A buyer should physically inspect the Escort for corrosion on structural members, suspension bushes, and brake calipers, as low-mileage 1980s vehicles often suffer from rust and seized components through prolonged standing. The twin 2022 tests at 44,788 miles with no listed defects suggest basic structural integrity was acceptable, but the unexplained failure warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason not captured here. Given the age and limited record, verify the exhaust emissions, coil springs, and brake disc condition in person, since 35-year-old rubber and metal parts degrade with time regardless of low mileage. The clean pass implies roadworthiness at test, yet the sparse history offers no assurance beyond May 2022.