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Q460BNU

2008 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,870 mi
Last recorded74,870 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 2008 Ford Escort49,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ460BNU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 74,870 miles

low effort on offside rear foot & handbrake

offside aim slightly low

slight corrosion on rear cross member

small hole in floor

Pass 8 Oct 2009 72,380 miles

underside of vehicle is very rusty but not corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,727 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,235 miles

lower arm bushes starting to lift

Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,006 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 62,006 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 85,927 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 85,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Q460BNU is a 2008 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 49,082 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 Q460BNU, 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 18 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q460BNU is a 2008 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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