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E168 XKL

1988 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,027 mi
Last recorded96,027 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 XKL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 96,027 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 95,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 95,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 95,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 95,426 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 95,355 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 95,066 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 94,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,328 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 94,116 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 94,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 93,509 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,192 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 93,155 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 92,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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E168 XKL is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E168 XKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E168 XKL registered?

E168 XKL is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 February 1988.

Is E168 XKL safe to buy?

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