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MCY 164J

2012 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,205 mi
Last recorded59,205 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Escort37,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 164J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 59,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 58,253 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 57,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 57,002 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 57,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2014 56,893 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,838 miles

heavily undersealed

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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MCY 164J is a 2012 Ford Escort in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 37,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCY 164J, 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 14 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MCY 164J registered?

MCY 164J is a 2012 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is MCY 164J safe to buy?

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