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F288 EGO

1988 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,500 mi
Last recorded69,500 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF288 EGO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 69,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,203 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jul 2014 69,203 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,592 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 60,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,472 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,418 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 60,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 59,696 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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F288 EGO is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F288 EGO, 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 F288 EGO registered?

F288 EGO is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F288 EGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F288 EGO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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