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DBY 950M

2009 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,703 mi
Last recorded62,703 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 2009 Ford Escort48,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 950M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 62,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 5,167 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 5,167 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DBY 950M is a 2009 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DBY 950M, 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 DBY 950M registered?

DBY 950M is a 2009 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is DBY 950M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 950M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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