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NMA 290T

2016 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,625 mi
Last recorded93,625 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 290T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 93,625 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 93,515 miles

Nearside Rear D bush has slight play (rear anti roll bar)

Steering system has slight play detected at the steering wheel

Pass 21 Oct 2017 93,203 miles

Nearside Rear D bush has slight play (rear anti roll bar)

Steering system has slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2016 92,763 miles

Nearside Rear D bush has slight play (rear anti roll bar

Steering system has slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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NMA 290T is a 2016 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NMA 290T, 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 NMA 290T registered?

NMA 290T is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is NMA 290T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMA 290T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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