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E181 CFM

1988 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,968 mi
Last recorded91,968 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE181 CFM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 91,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 91,860 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,862 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 90,862 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 May 2011 89,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,170 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 86,603 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 86,028 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 83,256 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 83,246 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 82,921 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 82,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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E181 CFM is a 1988 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 E181 CFM, 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 E181 CFM registered?

E181 CFM is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E181 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E181 CFM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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