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1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E261 MYP

E261 MYP

1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1988. Recorded mileage 73,070 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/05/2008
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/06/2008)
Recorded Mileage
73,070 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/05/2008
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/06/2008
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1988
Engine
1597cc

E261 MYP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 29/05/2008
  • 73,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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E261 MYP Mileage History

  1. 06/07/200571,384 mi
  2. 13/07/200571,408 mi+24 mi
  3. 15/07/200571,408 mi
  4. 24/05/200772,710 mi+1,302 mi
  5. 29/05/200873,070 mi+360 mi

Average of roughly 582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E261 MYP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 12:45
MOT Analysis

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 (E261 MYP) between July 2005 and May 2008.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 29 May 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)”; “Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”.

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