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E213 MHX

1988 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,335 mi
Last recorded83,335 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE213 MHX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 83,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush age related deteriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush age related deteriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 83,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside rear lower than expected (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush age related deteriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush age related deteriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 83,117 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 82,988 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,965 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 82,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,442 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 82,430 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,377 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 82,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front doors corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front doors corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2009 82,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,127 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 81,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,800 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 79,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

spare wheel well corroded and battery condition suspect

Pass 5 Jun 2006 79,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E213 MHX is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E213 MHX, 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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E213 MHX is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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