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E134 VUG

1988 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,862 mi
Last recorded12,862 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE134 VUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 12,862 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper inner wing slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 12,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working not working when brake lights on and flashing other rear lights (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper inner wing slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 23 Aug 2017 12,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside sidewall slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2017 12,859 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded part missing (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules part missing (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp poor earth on lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside sidewall slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near joint small hole (7.1.2)

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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E134 VUG is a 1988 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E134 VUG, 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 E134 VUG registered?

E134 VUG is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E134 VUG safe to buy?

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