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MCY 230K

2012 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,224 mi
Last recorded40,224 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 Ford Escort37,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 230K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,224 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 37,642 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 37,642 miles

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 35,322 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,341 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 246,982 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,377 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 72,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 230K is a 2012 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MCY 230K, 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 230K registered?

MCY 230K is a 2012 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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