1987 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · D886 BGM
1987 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 72,573 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D886 BGM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 72,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D886 BGM Mileage History
- 11/03/200865,804 mi
- 20/04/200966,097 mi+293 mi
- 29/04/201166,596 mi+499 mi
- 18/07/201766,631 mi+35 mi
- 18/07/201766,631 mi
- 10/09/201866,648 mi+17 mi
- 25/04/202067,761 mi+1,113 mi
- 26/05/202168,695 mi+934 mi
- 28/03/202269,350 mi+655 mi
- 03/04/202370,830 mi+1,480 mi
- 04/04/202471,542 mi+712 mi
- 24/04/202471,542 mi
- 26/04/202572,437 mi+895 mi
- 27/04/202672,573 mi+136 mi
Average of roughly 373 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
D886 BGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Escort (D886 BGM) between March 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is ”.
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