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E109 CHJ

1988 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,984 mi
Last recorded86,984 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE109 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 86,984 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 85,477 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust rear section deteriorating

offside rear floorpan slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 83,761 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

offside rear inner sill close to corrosion limit

offside rear tyre splitting in treads

Pass 8 May 2012 81,817 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

exhaust rear section corroded

nearside front indicator lens slightly damaged

Pass 20 May 2011 80,233 miles

advise distributor noisy

advise off side rear wheel rim damage

Fail 11 May 2011 80,056 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise distributor noisy

Pass 21 May 2010 78,158 miles

advise metal brake pipes corroding

both front tyres on limit today

near side mirror damage

very strong advise on off side rear tyre plus small splits

Fail 17 May 2010 78,145 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise metal brake pipes corroding

both front tyres on limit today

near side mirror damage

very strong advise on off side rear tyre plus small splits

Pass 20 May 2009 75,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

advise covering of rust on under side of car

advise rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 May 2008 73,241 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 70,709 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 70,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 67,838 miles

near side rear outer sill corroding

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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E109 CHJ is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E109 CHJ, 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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E109 CHJ is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1988.

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