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BRN 161R

2009 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,231 mi
Last recorded62,231 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Escort48,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 161R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,231 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,524 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,680 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,991 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,659 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,934 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 54,428 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,428 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 57,845 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BRN 161R is a 2009 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,509 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 BRN 161R, 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 17 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BRN 161R registered?

BRN 161R is a 2009 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is BRN 161R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRN 161R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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