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E118 HVW

1988 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,520 mi
Last recorded43,520 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE118 HVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 43,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,487 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 43,450 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 42,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear outer sill very slight corosion

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 42,842 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 42,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 41,602 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 41,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,235 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 40,618 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 40,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2008 39,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 36,291 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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E118 HVW is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E118 HVW, 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 E118 HVW registered?

E118 HVW is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1988.

Is E118 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E118 HVW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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