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1987 FORD ESCORT 1.3L MKIV - PARTS AND PANELS DONOR VEHICLE
United Kingdom • 22 Jun 2026 • Lot 9
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Ford Escort MkIV 1.3L is offered as a parts and panels donor vehicle, described as having obligatory rust and rot but a good interior. While not running and requiring significant work, its panels may be of interest for XR3 restorations, and it is being sold without reserve.
Condition
2
The vehicle has been MOT expired since 2008, has obligatory rust and rot, and is presumed not to start or run. It has low, flat, or no tires and requires substantial reconditioning and potentially major repairs.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
86567
Chassis No:
Odometer:
100,675 miles
D480 RHK
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1987 FORD ESCORT 1.3L MKIV - PARTS AND PANELS DONOR VEHICLE
The 1987 Ford Escort 1.3 is a classic Mk4 generation family hatchback (or saloon/estate) powered by a 1.3-litre petrol engine.
Highly popular in the UK and Europe during the late 1980s, these base-to-mid spec models are now considered rare, charming entry points into classic car ownership.
Depending on the exact market and build date, the 1.3-litre models featured either the robust 'Kent' Crossflow overhead valve (OHV) engine or the updated High Compression Swirl (HCS) unit.
Power Output: 63 bhp to 69 bhp, depending on the engine configuration.
Gearbox: 4-speed manual transmission was standard for the 1.3L, though some later trims or variations featured a 5-speed.
Drive Layout: Front-wheel drive (FWD).
Common Trim Levels: The 1.3-litre engine was generally reserved for the more affordable, low-to-mid tier specification levels:Popular / Popular Plus:
The bare-bones, budget models featuring steel wheels, no-frills vinyl or ba...
Points of note
£1,145
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,724
Median Price (Since 2020)
£23,800
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Jan 07 2008
Latest MOT Mileage
675 miles
Registration Date
1987-01-02
MOT History
Failed
On Jan 07 2008 with 675 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- (Dangerous) this vehicle is showing extensive corrossion in various areas and i would advise it is dangerous
Passed
On Jan 09 2007 with 95,000 miles
Failed
On Jan 08 2007 with 95,000 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Jan 17 2006 with 86,584 miles
Failed
On Jan 09 2006 with 86,584 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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