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E17 DGR

1988 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,012 mi
Last recorded5,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 DGR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2020 5,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 4,737 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 4,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 4,139 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 3,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 2,751 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 2,384 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 1,880 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 290 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,240 miles

front tyres fouling plastic arches on full lock

Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 1,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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E17 DGR is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E17 DGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E17 DGR registered?

E17 DGR is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 May 1988.

Is E17 DGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 DGR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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