1987 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E982 DDP
1987 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 1987. Recorded mileage 17,638 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E982 DDP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2024
- 17,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E982 DDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Escort (E982 DDP) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2024 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 (11 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
E982 DDP Mileage History
- 26/04/202217,461 mi
- 06/05/202217,462 mi+1 mi
- 02/07/202417,633 mi+171 mi
- 22/07/202417,638 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 79 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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