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DBU 167V

2016 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,900 mi
Last recorded43,900 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 167V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 43,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & OFFSIDE REAR Dee Rudders (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 43,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wing (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & OFFSIDE REAR Dee Rudders (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 43,442 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 43,305 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Rear (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2017 43,304 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Rear (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,023 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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 167V is a 2016 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DBU 167V, 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 167V registered?

DBU 167V is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is DBU 167V safe to buy?

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