1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Diesel · E994 GOO
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 45,791 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E994 GOO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 45,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E994 GOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (E994 GOO) between February 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
E994 GOO Mileage History
- 27/02/200699,516 mi
- 28/02/200699,518 mi+2 mi
- 22/02/20071,558 mi-97,960 mi
- 23/02/20071,563 mi+5 mi
- 20/02/20083,538 mi+1,975 mi
- 02/03/20095,313 mi+1,775 mi
- 09/02/20107,002 mi+1,689 mi
- 10/02/20118,611 mi+1,609 mi
- 28/02/201210,723 mi+2,112 mi
- 07/02/201312,435 mi+1,712 mi
- 27/02/201414,219 mi+1,784 mi
- 14/05/201815,470 mi+1,251 mi
- 14/05/201815,470 mi
- 31/05/201916,031 mi+561 mi
- 01/12/202016,279 mi+248 mi
- 14/04/202216,366 mi+87 mi
- 30/06/202316,433 mi+67 mi
- 30/06/202316,433 mi
- 24/06/202424,387 mi+7,954 mi
- 01/07/202534,514 mi+10,127 mi
- 22/06/202645,791 mi+11,277 mi
Average of roughly -2,645 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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