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E128 EHJ

1988 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,655 mi
Last recorded77,655 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE128 EHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 77,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

bootlid has damage

both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2012 66,320 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

bootlid has damage

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 10 May 2011 54,127 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 54,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 52,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,037 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,315 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,760 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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E128 EHJ is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E128 EHJ, 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 E128 EHJ registered?

E128 EHJ is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E128 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E128 EHJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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