1987 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E998 FRS
1987 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 43,518 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E998 FRS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 43,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E998 FRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Escort (E998 FRS) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
E998 FRS Mileage History
- 03/04/2006124,847 mi
- 03/04/2006124,847 mi
- 26/04/200730,300 mi-94,547 mi
- 27/04/200730,305 mi+5 mi
- 16/05/200833,799 mi+3,494 mi
- 23/05/200833,846 mi+47 mi
- 01/05/201038,505 mi+4,659 mi
- 04/05/201238,505 mi
- 10/05/201238,505 mi
- 27/10/201640,794 mi+2,289 mi
- 27/10/201640,801 mi+7 mi
- 02/05/201841,197 mi+396 mi
- 26/04/201941,395 mi+198 mi
- 19/06/202141,661 mi+266 mi
- 01/08/202242,125 mi+464 mi
- 10/08/202242,136 mi+11 mi
- 09/08/202342,473 mi+337 mi
- 10/04/202442,757 mi+284 mi
- 11/04/202442,758 mi+1 mi
- 12/04/202543,386 mi+628 mi
- 01/05/202643,518 mi+132 mi
Average of roughly -4,051 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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