1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E213 MHX
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 83,335 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E213 MHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 83,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E213 MHX 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 (E213 MHX) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 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: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside rear lower than expected (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))”; “Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))”.
E213 MHX Mileage History
- 15/06/202382,965 mi
- 07/06/202482,988 mi+23 mi
- 23/05/202583,117 mi+129 mi
- 09/06/202683,334 mi+217 mi
- 10/06/202683,335 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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