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C18 JON

1988 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,336 mi
Last recorded85,336 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 JON
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 85,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,416 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 83,961 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,309 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 83,309 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2014 82,852 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 81,983 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 81,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 81,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 80,486 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 79,800 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 78,836 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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C18 JON is a 1988 Ford Escort in Grey 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 C18 JON, 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 C18 JON?

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What year was C18 JON registered?

C18 JON is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is C18 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 JON shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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