1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E970 DEV
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05/01/1988. Recorded mileage 40,851 miles. MOT valid until 22/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1597cc
E970 DEV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 40,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E970 DEV Mileage History
- 19/01/202240,504 mi
- 28/09/202340,739 mi+235 mi
- 24/06/202540,833 mi+94 mi
- 16/06/202640,851 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 79 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E970 DEV 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 (E970 DEV) between January 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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