MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,079 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
CRACK IN FRONT NUMBERPLATE
INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLUMN BUSH
WIPERS ONLY WORK ON FAST SPEED
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E177 FGU is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 E177 FGU, 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 E177 FGU registered?
E177 FGU is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 March 1988.
Is E177 FGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E177 FGU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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