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E139 VUG

1988 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,062 mi
Last recorded29,062 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE139 VUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,062 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 25 Jun 2021 28,963 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 10 Jun 2019 28,557 miles

welding repairs heaverly under seald

Fail 1 Jun 2019 28,544 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill under car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis small split marked with chark (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes not supported at rear

Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,568 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 26,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 23,289 miles

corrossion on brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,663 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 23,649 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pipes coroded

water leak

Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,784 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

low screen wash pressure

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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E139 VUG is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E139 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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E139 VUG is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 May 1988.

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