MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both track control arm bushes perished †front tyres worn on edges †play in both inner track rod ends †
temporary fuel cap fitted †both rear tyres on 1.6mm on edges †corrosion to both inner /outer sill panels
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres 1.6mm on inner edges †corrosion to both inner /outer sill panels †front track control arm bushes perished †tempory fuel cap fitted
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E174 AKM is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E174 AKM, 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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E174 AKM is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 1988.
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