MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,053 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
offside outer cv boot damp with grease
some marks in offside front seat belt webbing
surface corrosion in most brake pipes
surface corrosion rear brake disc faces
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under dash (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
offside outer cv boot damp with grease
some marks in offside front seat belt webbing
surface corrosion in most brake pipes
surface corrosion rear brake disc faces
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
most brake pipes showing surface corrosion
offside outer cv boot perishing and damp with grease
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Track control arm bent slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer CV gaiter pinholed
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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B288 DGH is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B288 DGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B288 DGH registered?
B288 DGH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1985.
Is B288 DGH safe to buy?
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