1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E101 AKM
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 15,651 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E101 AKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 15,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E101 AKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (E101 AKM) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
E101 AKM Mileage History
- 29/02/20249,296 mi
- 28/02/202512,113 mi+2,817 mi
- 03/04/202512,136 mi+23 mi
- 25/03/202615,622 mi+3,486 mi
- 27/03/202615,651 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 3,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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