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PRR 169W

2012 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,159 mi
Last recorded37,159 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Escort37,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRR 169W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 37,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 37,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 36,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 36,765 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 36,592 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 36,126 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 36,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 35,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 34,896 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,823 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,058 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,954 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 32,136 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,310 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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PRR 169W is a 2012 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PRR 169W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PRR 169W registered?

PRR 169W is a 2012 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is PRR 169W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRR 169W shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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