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LDV 541V

2016 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,112 mi
Last recorded28,112 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 541V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 28,112 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 28,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,710 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear fog light not fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 27,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front brake flexi hoses perished (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear fog light not fitted

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 541V is a 2016 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,998cc 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 LDV 541V, 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 541V registered?

LDV 541V is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is LDV 541V safe to buy?

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