MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
previous underbody panelling repairs
surface rust on underbody panelling
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
previous underbody panelling repairs
surface rust on underbody panelling
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E188 KLF is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E188 KLF, 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 E188 KLF registered?
E188 KLF is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1988.
Is E188 KLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for E188 KLF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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