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E155 XKK

1988 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,665 mi
Last recorded33,665 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE155 XKK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 33,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 33,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 33,482 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

evidence of possible fuel leak. pipe to tank. underside. not dripping at time of inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,476 miles

Brake light pedal switch or pedal return spring requires attention. Stop lights remain on intermittently.

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

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

Rear Fuel hoses hardening / cracking. clamps corroding. Requires attention / renewel.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,049 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 33,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,699 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,504 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,278 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,173 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,889 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,779 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,710 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,896 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,544 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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E155 XKK is a 1988 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E155 XKK, 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 E155 XKK registered?

E155 XKK is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 February 1988.

Is E155 XKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E155 XKK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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