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E120 WKR

1988 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,407 mi
Last recorded31,407 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE120 WKR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2016 31,407 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 30,892 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 30,892 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour Not matched colours (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 30,350 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 28,096 miles

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low. 3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 28 May 2013 28,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low. 3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,042 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 27,042 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,426 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor

Fail 27 Apr 2010 19,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,808 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose

n/s mirror glass missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,353 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2007 10,353 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn very low

nearside outer sill corroding

nearside rear tyr on limit

offside rear tyre tread worn low

Fail 31 Aug 2006 10,335 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E120 WKR is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E120 WKR, 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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E120 WKR is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1988.

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