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AEV 88S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,844 mi
Last recorded55,844 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEV 88S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 55,844 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 50,801 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 46,972 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 42,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 37,797 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,855 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,768 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 20,726 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,983 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,551 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,612 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,901 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 May 2007 10,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 10,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 8,634 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN SLIGHTLY ON INSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STERRING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F & N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

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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AEV 88S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 AEV 88S, 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 48 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 AEV 88S registered?

AEV 88S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1978.

Is AEV 88S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEV 88S shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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