MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,778 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear suspension corroded
rear view mirror off (two door mirrors)
slight lift on steering rack
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside parking brake effort could be better
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside parking brake effort could be better
Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
gearbox mounting has a broken bolt
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DRS 159J is a 2009 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 DRS 159J, 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 DRS 159J registered?
DRS 159J is a 2009 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 December 2009.
Is DRS 159J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DRS 159J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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