1988 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · E582 KLW
1988 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 May 1988. Recorded mileage 22,416 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E582 KLW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 22,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E582 KLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (E582 KLW) between March 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
E582 KLW Mileage History
- 22/03/202521,772 mi
- 08/04/202622,416 mi+644 mi
Average of roughly 616 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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