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KAO 548V

2016 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,442 mi
Last recorded26,442 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAO 548V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 26,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,106 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 96,106 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 96,107 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 96,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,106 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,106 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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KAO 548V is a 2016 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KAO 548V, 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 KAO 548V registered?

KAO 548V is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is KAO 548V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAO 548V 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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