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E101 AKM

1988 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,651 mi
Last recorded15,651 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE101 AKM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 15,651 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 15,622 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 12,136 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 12,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength kick up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength kick up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 9,296 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 5,232 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 1,407 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,648 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 97,648 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear arches corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Arches corroding

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 75,201 miles

Both rear tyres perishing. 165/60/14

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perishing

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear arches corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,065 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing 155/80/13

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,954 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 64,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 64,264 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 64,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 63,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 63,762 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,941 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 62,181 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,502 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 60,630 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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E101 AKM is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E101 AKM, 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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E101 AKM is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1988.

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