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SVU 134W

2016 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,597 mi
Last recorded36,597 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2016 Ford Escort39,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVU 134W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,597 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 36,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,084 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wiper control stalk loose

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,790 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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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SVU 134W is a 2016 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVU 134W, 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 SVU 134W registered?

SVU 134W is a 2016 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is SVU 134W safe to buy?

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