1988 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · E652 AVU
1988 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1988. Recorded mileage 97,316 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E652 AVU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/06/2026
- 97,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E652 AVU 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 (E652 AVU) between May 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.
E652 AVU Mileage History
- 07/05/202596,673 mi
- 19/06/202697,316 mi+643 mi
Average of roughly 576 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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