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E187 BGT

1988 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,297 mi
Last recorded54,297 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE187 BGT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 54,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 54,136 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 53,878 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 53,598 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 53,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 52,951 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 52,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 52,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 51,513 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 51,343 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2017 50,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 50,353 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,730 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 49,730 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2014 48,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 46,529 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 44,971 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 44,971 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,925 miles

front brake discs has signs of small cracks but not enough to weeken discs or cause other problems

lowe steering colum bush worn

Pass 5 Jun 2010 44,354 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,002 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 43,000 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,839 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 33,104 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E187 BGT?

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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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