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BWY 103S

1988 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 103S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026
Fail 29 Jan 2026

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 2,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 1,996 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 754 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021

Front flexis cable tied to struts

Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,036 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 65,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,576 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 83,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,576 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 83,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 83,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr boot floor corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2006 83,576 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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BWY 103S is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BWY 103S, 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 BWY 103S registered?

BWY 103S is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 October 1988.

Is BWY 103S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 103S shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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