1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E366 FDP
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 37,127 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E366 FDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 37,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E366 FDP 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 (E366 FDP) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
E366 FDP Mileage History
- 05/08/202236,313 mi
- 11/08/202336,550 mi+237 mi
- 13/08/202436,895 mi+345 mi
- 01/08/202537,110 mi+215 mi
- 13/08/202537,127 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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