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FNP 642W

2016 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,488 mi
Last recorded42,488 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 642W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 42,488 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 42,488 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 42,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,488 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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FNP 642W is a 2016 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FNP 642W, 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 FNP 642W registered?

FNP 642W is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 October 2016.

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