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639 KEV

1988 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,742 mi
Last recorded50,742 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration639 KEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 50,742 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 50,742 miles

Central Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 50,714 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 50,707 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 50,707 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 50,702 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 50,583 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,537 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 50,537 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 50,340 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 50,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 49,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 49,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,352 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,124 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 48,124 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,075 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,658 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 47,658 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,486 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 47,486 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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639 KEV is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,561 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 639 KEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 639 KEV registered?

639 KEV is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is 639 KEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 639 KEV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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