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E122 BNU

1988 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,301 mi
Last recorded17,301 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE122 BNU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 17,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 16,769 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 16,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 15,454 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 15,454 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 15,392 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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E122 BNU is a 1988 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E122 BNU, 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 E122 BNU registered?

E122 BNU is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E122 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E122 BNU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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