1987 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · D925 CFR
1987 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1987. Recorded mileage 39,851 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D925 CFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 39,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D925 CFR 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 (D925 CFR) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cros”.
D925 CFR Mileage History
- 20/02/202439,637 mi
- 26/03/202439,637 mi
- 07/03/202539,695 mi+58 mi
- 07/03/202539,697 mi+2 mi
- 02/03/202639,851 mi+154 mi
Average of roughly 106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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