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ETH 226V

2010 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,647 mi
Last recorded8,647 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2010 Ford Escort46,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 226V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 8,647 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 8,647 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fluid leak nearside rear brake backplate

Fail 5 Jul 2012 8,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 1 Jul 2011 3,159 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 3,159 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 887 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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ETH 226V is a 2010 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 46,993 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 ETH 226V, 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 16 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ETH 226V registered?

ETH 226V is a 2010 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 April 2010.

Is ETH 226V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 226V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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