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FDV 488T

2017 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,989 mi
Last recorded90,989 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2017 Ford Escort43,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 488T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,989 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lower steering coupling worn

Fail 21 Aug 2017 90,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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FDV 488T is a 2017 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2017 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 43,740 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 FDV 488T, 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 9 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FDV 488T registered?

FDV 488T is a 2017 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 August 2017.

Is FDV 488T safe to buy?

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