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B6 FEY

1988 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,945 mi
Last recorded22,945 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 FEY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 22,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,348 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 22,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 21,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,523 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R has a slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 11,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 7,308 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 5,557 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 2,957 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 2,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,525 miles

Heavy corrosion developing on N/s rear chassis

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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B6 FEY is a 1988 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B6 FEY, 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 B6 FEY registered?

B6 FEY is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 September 1988.

Is B6 FEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 FEY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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