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EKH 388K

2012 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,847 mi
Last recorded22,847 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2012 Ford Escort37,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 388K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 22,847 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,323 miles

roll cage fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 22,323 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

roll cage fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 21,932 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,161 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 20,461 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 20,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 19,168 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,233 miles

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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EKH 388K is a 2012 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 37,642 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 EKH 388K, 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 14 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EKH 388K registered?

EKH 388K is a 2012 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is EKH 388K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 388K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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