1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E477 CVS
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 26,485 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E477 CVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2026
- 26,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E477 CVS 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 (E477 CVS) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
E477 CVS Mileage History
- 04/08/202224,194 mi
- 26/07/202324,764 mi+570 mi
- 22/07/202425,582 mi+818 mi
- 31/07/202526,009 mi+427 mi
- 28/07/202626,485 mi+476 mi
Average of roughly 576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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