1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E365 ELL
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 74,148 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E365 ELL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2007
- 74,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E365 ELL Mileage History
- 24/07/200672,241 mi
- 26/07/200672,241 mi
- 27/07/200774,148 mi+1,907 mi
Average of roughly 1,894 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E365 ELL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (E365 ELL) between July 2006 and July 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
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