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E210 AKE

1988 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,393 mi
Last recorded38,393 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE210 AKE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2014 38,393 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

no rear bumper at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no interior mirror

o/s/r wheel slight noise when rotated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,620 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,564 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,385 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 25,308 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

advise rear number plate faied

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,308 miles

advise rear number plate faied

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,043 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,580 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 24,108 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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E210 AKE is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E210 AKE, 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 E210 AKE registered?

E210 AKE is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1988.

Is E210 AKE safe to buy?

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