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A13 JBS

1988 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,989 mi
Last recorded38,989 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 JBS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,989 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 33,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,771 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,696 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 33,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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A13 JBS is a 1988 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A13 JBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 JBS registered?

A13 JBS is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is A13 JBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 JBS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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