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DRS 156H

2008 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,416 mi
Last recorded3,416 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Escort49,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 156H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 3,416 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 1,153 miles

sign of slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2017 1,033 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all 4 (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

sign of slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 372 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 1 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 1 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,727 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 84,911 miles

Battery insecure

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,911 miles

Battery insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 84,911 miles

L S D fitted

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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DRS 156H is a 2008 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 49,082 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 DRS 156H, 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 18 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DRS 156H registered?

DRS 156H is a 2008 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is DRS 156H safe to buy?

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