MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component insecure pump (7.2.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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LDV 531V is a 2016 Ford Escort in Black 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 LDV 531V, 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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LDV 531V is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 2016.
Is LDV 531V safe to buy?
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