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E143 NOT

1988 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,739 mi
Last recorded91,739 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 NOT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 91,739 miles

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

damage to offside rear outer sill

front and rear stabalizer arm bushs perished

offside rear shock dust cover insecure

parking brake has slight travel

Fail 17 May 2012 91,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

damage to offside rear outer sill

front and rear stabalizer arm bushs perished

offside rear shock dust cover insecure

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 28 Nov 2009 91,501 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

general surface corrosion

o/s/r lens cracked

slight movement in steering

slight sill damage n/s + o/s

Pass 22 Jan 2007 1,505 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 97,249 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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E143 NOT is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E143 NOT, 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 E143 NOT registered?

E143 NOT is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E143 NOT safe to buy?

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