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VSM 41T

2010 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,520 mi
Last recorded68,520 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2010 Ford Escort46,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSM 41T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 65,241 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 65,009 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 May 2013 65,009 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 68,307 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,141 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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VSM 41T is a 2010 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 46,993 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 VSM 41T, 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 16 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 VSM 41T registered?

VSM 41T is a 2010 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 2010.

Is VSM 41T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSM 41T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VSM 41T have outstanding finance?

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