1988 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · E656 FEV
1988 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06/05/1988. Recorded mileage 24,663 miles. MOT valid until 12/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1392cc
E656 FEV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 24,663 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E656 FEV Mileage History
- 07/05/202490,830 mi
- 03/05/202524,485 mi-66,345 mi
- 03/05/202524,485 mi
- 14/07/202624,663 mi+178 mi
Average of roughly -30,296 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E656 FEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (E656 FEV) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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