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BTX 243T

2012 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 2050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,797 mi
Last recorded78,797 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Escort37,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTX 243T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,050cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear door exterior handles have been smoothed over. Tipping front seats have been fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2019 78,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear door exterior handles have been smoothed over. Tipping front seats have been fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,750 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear door exterior handles have been smoothed over. Tipping front seats have been fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible covered by spot lights (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear door exterior handles have been smoothed over. Tipping front seats have been fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,061 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

rear door exterior handles have been smoothed over. Tipping front seats have been fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,061 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

rear door exterior handles have been smoothed over. Tipping front seats have been fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,078 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

gearbox mount bolt missing

offside front tyre perished / cracked

rear door exterior handles have been smoothed over. Tipping front seats have been fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 66,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc locking device insecure disc to hub bolts slack (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front floor holed

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front floor holed

Offside Front tyre perished / cracked

gearbox mounting bolt missing

rear door exterior handles have been smoothed over. Tipping front seats have been fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,891 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

floor on nearside and offside corroded

gearbox mount bolt missing

nearside rear main chassis leg corroded

offside front shock absorber has play in stanchion

rear door exterior handles have been smoothed over. Tipping front seats have been fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2015 64,726 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bolt missing from gearbox mount

offside front shock absorber has play in stanchion

Pass 10 Jul 2014
Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,995 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 64,994 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,614 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 65,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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BTX 243T is a 2012 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 37,642 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 BTX 243T, 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 14 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BTX 243T is a 2012 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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