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E200 BGP

1988 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,589 mi
Last recorded59,589 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE200 BGP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2007 59,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine rough running

nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,568 miles

advisorys ref,694912126275

Fail 10 Aug 2006 50,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

advise near side rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2005 44,745 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

near side rear bumper damaged advise

off side near side front inner ,outer brake pads low advise

off side near side rear inner sills corrosion

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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E200 BGP is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E200 BGP, 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 E200 BGP registered?

E200 BGP is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 July 1988.

Is E200 BGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E200 BGP shows 4 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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