MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,513 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Battery insecure
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
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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EDE 79R is a 2008 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 EDE 79R, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of EDE 79R?
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What year was EDE 79R registered?
EDE 79R is a 2008 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 2008.
Is EDE 79R safe to buy?
The MOT history for EDE 79R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EDE 79R have outstanding finance?
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