1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E864 OCP
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 May 1988. Recorded mileage 94,907 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E864 OCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 94,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E864 OCP Mileage History
- 01/07/202494,422 mi
- 02/07/202494,422 mi
- 02/07/202594,662 mi+240 mi
- 02/07/202694,909 mi+247 mi
- 06/07/202694,907 mi-2 mi
Average of roughly 241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E864 OCP 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 (E864 OCP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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