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KFV 992S

2016 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,520 mi
Last recorded2,520 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 992S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 2,520 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 2,520 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 1,415 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 1,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 60 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 51,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 51,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 992S is a 2016 Ford Escort in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 992S, 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 992S registered?

KFV 992S is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 2016.

Is KFV 992S safe to buy?

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