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MCY 386J

2016 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,991 mi
Last recorded64,991 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 386J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,991 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 64,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,769 miles

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 386J is a 2016 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,100cc 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 MCY 386J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCY 386J registered?

MCY 386J is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is MCY 386J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 386J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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