1987 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · D833 CPB
1987 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/06/1987. Recorded mileage 100,068 miles. MOT valid until 16/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,068 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
D833 CPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 100,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D833 CPB Mileage History
- 02/07/202498,889 mi
- 18/07/202599,427 mi+538 mi
- 18/07/202599,430 mi+3 mi
- 15/07/2026100,068 mi+638 mi
- 15/07/2026100,068 mi
Average of roughly 580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D833 CPB 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 (D833 CPB) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 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 (13 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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