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EWV 189L

2016 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,709 mi
Last recorded6,709 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWV 189L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 6,709 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 4,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 4,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EWV 189L is a 2016 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 39,154 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 EWV 189L, 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 10 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EWV 189L registered?

EWV 189L is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is EWV 189L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWV 189L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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