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B15 RJJ

1988 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,476 mi
Last recorded96,476 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RJJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,476 miles

heavly undersealed underneath

Pass 6 Sep 2024 96,017 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

heavly undersealed underneath

Pass 5 Sep 2023 94,618 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 94,618 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 93,341 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2021 93,150 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 93,141 miles

underside sprayed with oil and underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,767 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2017 92,745 miles

Fuel hose leaking underneath on pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2016 92,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 91,454 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 91,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sills have been repaired with plates under filler

Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,131 miles

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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B15 RJJ is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B15 RJJ, 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 B15 RJJ registered?

B15 RJJ is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 September 1988.

Is B15 RJJ safe to buy?

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