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LDV 531V

2016 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 531V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 16 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,391 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 41,391 miles

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.

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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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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What year was LDV 531V registered?

LDV 531V is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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