Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E963 MUW

E963 MUW

1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/04/1988. Recorded mileage 15,920 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/02/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
15,920 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/02/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1597cc

E963 MUW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
  • 15,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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E963 MUW Mileage History

  1. 27/01/202515,374 mi
  2. 17/02/202515,375 mi+1 mi
  3. 19/02/202515,375 mi
  4. 20/02/202615,915 mi+540 mi
  5. 27/02/202615,920 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E963 MUW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (E963 MUW) between January 2025 and February 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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