MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel lines corroded
offside front slight brake bind
Vehicle heavily undercoated - preventing proper examination
n/s/r chassis corroded
n/s/r lights bad earth
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
headlamp aim has been reset
offside rear brake slight low on performance
rear number plate slight deteriorated
vehicle freshly undersealed
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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E117 JST is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1988 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,561 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 E117 JST, 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 38 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E117 JST registered?
E117 JST is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1988.
Is E117 JST safe to buy?
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