1988 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · E407 JBL
1988 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 May 1988. Recorded mileage 61,248 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E407 JBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 61,248 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.
E407 JBL 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 (E407 JBL) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E407 JBL Mileage History
- 06/12/202257,189 mi
- 29/11/202358,393 mi+1,204 mi
- 06/12/202459,932 mi+1,539 mi
- 02/12/202561,199 mi+1,267 mi
- 15/12/202561,248 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 1,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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