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MRL 681P

2010 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,123 mi
Last recorded79,123 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2010 Ford Escort46,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRL 681P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,624 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 76,660 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,550 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 76,618 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,434 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 76,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,881 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,124 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 75,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (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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MRL 681P is a 2010 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 46,993 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 MRL 681P, 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 16 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MRL 681P is a 2010 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 November 2010.

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