1987 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · D362 AEG
1987 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 36,691 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D362 AEG Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 36,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D362 AEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Escort (D362 AEG) between March 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”.
D362 AEG Mileage History
- 20/03/200630,929 mi
- 28/09/200631,072 mi+143 mi
- 06/10/200631,083 mi+11 mi
- 10/03/200833,359 mi+2,276 mi
- 31/05/202336,402 mi+3,043 mi
- 23/04/202436,649 mi+247 mi
- 05/02/202636,691 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 290 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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