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E123 HRY

1988 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,736 mi
Last recorded53,736 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE123 HRY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,736 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both wiper blades front goints worn blades flexing But still clearing screen

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,088 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,469 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,856 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light switch no click from dip to flash but still working

Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,262 miles

Condition of both rear wheel arches

Corosion throughout underbody & both rear under sills

Corosion to both front brake pipes to flexi

Corosion to both front front coil springs

Corosion to both outer sills

Engine oil leak

Rear brake comparison borderline

Wear to nearside rear tyre

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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E123 HRY is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E123 HRY, 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 E123 HRY registered?

E123 HRY is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E123 HRY safe to buy?

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