1987 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · E131 ERN
1987 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 84,289 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1392cc
E131 ERN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/07/2011
- 84,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E131 ERN Mileage History
- 25/07/200648,610 mi
- 10/07/200754,914 mi+6,304 mi
- 17/07/200861,939 mi+7,025 mi
- 22/07/200861,939 mi
- 27/07/200967,794 mi+5,855 mi
- 29/07/200967,794 mi
- 20/07/201075,265 mi+7,471 mi
- 24/07/201075,265 mi
- 27/07/201184,289 mi+9,024 mi
Average of roughly 7,128 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
E131 ERN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Escort (E131 ERN) between July 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
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