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54,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
front brake discs has signs of small cracks but not enough to weeken discs or cause other problems
lowe steering colum bush worn
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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E187 BGT is a 1988 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 E187 BGT, 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 E187 BGT registered?
E187 BGT is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1988.
Is E187 BGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for E187 BGT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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