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E166 MAB

1988 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,142 mi
Last recorded28,142 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 MAB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 28,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 28,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,334 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 27,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush inner sliding gland (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshapped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 26,614 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 25,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 24,838 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes made terrible noise on brake rollers, would advise checking

Rear Tyres cracking slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2017 24,834 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes made terrible noise on brake rollers, would advise checking

Rear Tyres cracking slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,119 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,012 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,940 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,318 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,498 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 16,186 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,569 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 10,960 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 10,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 7,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 3,393 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 3,393 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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E166 MAB is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 E166 MAB, 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 E166 MAB registered?

E166 MAB is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1988.

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