MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
lower steering coupling worn
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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