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NMA 557T

2016 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

646 mi
Last recorded646 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 557T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 646 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 644 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling shock absorber (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 223 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 75,891 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 75,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front sill corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,321 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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NMA 557T is a 2016 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NMA 557T, 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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NMA 557T is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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