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DBU 139V

2016 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 139V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026
Pass 1 Apr 2025
Pass 27 Apr 2024 27,892 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 27,892 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 9 Oct 2021 27,892 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 1,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 671 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 67,851 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 67,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 66,113 miles

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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DBU 139V is a 2016 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 39,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBU 139V, 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 10 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DBU 139V registered?

DBU 139V is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is DBU 139V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBU 139V shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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