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B26 ESC

1988 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,968 mi
Last recorded51,968 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 ESC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 51,968 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,417 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 51,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,415 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 5,102 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 4,625 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 4,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 2,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 1,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 97,519 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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B26 ESC is a 1988 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B26 ESC, 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

How do I check the history of B26 ESC?

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What year was B26 ESC registered?

B26 ESC is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is B26 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 ESC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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