MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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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E181 CFM is a 1988 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 E181 CFM, 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 E181 CFM registered?
E181 CFM is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1988.
Is E181 CFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for E181 CFM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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