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KFV 820S

2016 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,431 mi
Last recorded18,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 820S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 18,431 miles

Central exhaust box covered in exhaust past

steering column plastic cover insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2017 18,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located jumps from mount fond when lock to lock test (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located jumps from mount fond when lock to lock test (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central box covered in exhaust paste

Front brake discs rusty

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

steering column plastic shroud missing and insecure

Fail 20 May 2017 18,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner and outer quarter panel as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear outer door handle sticks

both front headlamps slightly insecure

Pass 11 May 2016 18,160 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing play starting

n/s/f wishbone bush wearing

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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KFV 820S is a 2016 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 KFV 820S, 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 KFV 820S registered?

KFV 820S is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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