1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F88 PLP
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 13,336 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F88 PLP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/05/2026
- 13,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F88 PLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F88 PLP) between October 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
F88 PLP Mileage History
- 22/10/200592,419 mi
- 22/10/200592,419 mi
- 10/10/200693,608 mi+1,189 mi
- 17/10/200794,448 mi+840 mi
- 21/10/200895,783 mi+1,335 mi
- 21/10/200996,254 mi+471 mi
- 21/03/201196,388 mi+134 mi
- 21/03/201196,388 mi
- 21/03/201299,137 mi+2,749 mi
- 18/02/2013763 mi-98,374 mi
- 31/03/20141,326 mi+563 mi
- 02/04/20141,327 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/20152,454 mi+1,127 mi
- 16/03/20163,895 mi+1,441 mi
- 17/03/20163,895 mi
- 31/03/20176,945 mi+3,050 mi
- 05/10/20188,392 mi+1,447 mi
- 03/10/20199,291 mi+899 mi
- 30/09/202010,855 mi+1,564 mi
- 19/10/202111,505 mi+650 mi
- 19/10/202111,505 mi
- 18/10/202212,038 mi+533 mi
- 10/04/202412,183 mi+145 mi
- 30/04/202513,070 mi+887 mi
- 30/04/202513,070 mi
- 02/05/202613,336 mi+266 mi
Average of roughly -3,853 miles per year across 26 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: 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.
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