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1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F435 EKK

F435 EKK

1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 113 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Sept 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
113 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Sept 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1597cc

F435 EKK Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2024
  • 113 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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F435 EKK Mileage History

  1. 08/08/202327 mi
  2. 18/09/2024111 mi+84 mi
  3. 30/09/2024113 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 75 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

F435 EKK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (F435 EKK) between August 2023 and September 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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