1987 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E662 GMY
1987 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1987. Recorded mileage 78,711 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1597cc
E662 GMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/08/2026
- 78,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E662 GMY Mileage History
- 04/03/202376,928 mi
- 13/03/202376,945 mi+17 mi
- 13/03/202376,945 mi
- 15/08/2025178,353 mi+101,408 mi
- 14/08/202678,711 mi-99,642 mi
Average of roughly 517 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E662 GMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Escort (E662 GMY) between March 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut bolts loose”; “Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut bolts loos”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to engine overheating. (1.2.1 (g))”.
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