1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E601 CJA
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 41,058 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E601 CJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 41,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E601 CJA Mileage History
- 18/05/202340,965 mi
- 05/09/202440,968 mi+3 mi
- 01/04/202641,044 mi+76 mi
- 30/04/202641,056 mi+12 mi
- 23/06/202641,058 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 30 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E601 CJA 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 (E601 CJA) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of th”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))”.
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