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E207 KHK

1988 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,865 mi
Last recorded65,865 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE207 KHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,865 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,872 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 61,403 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 61,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,396 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack a perish

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,515 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 51,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

plastic skirts on sills

Pass 3 Nov 2005 47,323 miles

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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E207 KHK is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E207 KHK, 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 E207 KHK registered?

E207 KHK is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E207 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E207 KHK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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