1987 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · E65 HPO
1987 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 83,480 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E65 HPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 83,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E65 HPO 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 (E65 HPO) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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.
E65 HPO Mileage History
- 31/08/202278,451 mi
- 31/08/202278,451 mi
- 21/09/202379,682 mi+1,231 mi
- 17/10/202481,355 mi+1,673 mi
- 17/10/202583,480 mi+2,125 mi
Average of roughly 1,607 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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