1987 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · E410 ATV
1987 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 1987. Recorded mileage 29,925 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E410 ATV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 29,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E410 ATV 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 (E410 ATV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
E410 ATV Mileage History
- 17/10/202228,491 mi
- 23/10/202329,028 mi+537 mi
- 21/10/202429,550 mi+522 mi
- 20/10/202529,925 mi+375 mi
- 20/10/202529,925 mi
Average of roughly 477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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