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E152 HLB

1988 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

4,467 mi
Last recorded4,467 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE152 HLB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 4,467 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 3,290 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 3,290 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Jun 2005 2,064 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 2,064 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2005 1,868 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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E152 HLB is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 E152 HLB, 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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E152 HLB is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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