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E181 PMH

1988 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,461 mi
Last recorded71,461 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE181 PMH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2018 71,461 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount ,cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 64,533 miles

Nearside Front roll bar mount corroded

Offside Front roll bar mount corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 64,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,288 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 57,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,660 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,285 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,020 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 42,015 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,359 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,256 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,439 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 38,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 PMH is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PMH, 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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E181 PMH is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 July 1988.

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