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302 YUX

2013 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,145 mi
Last recorded57,145 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2013 Ford Escort36,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration302 YUX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 56,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 47,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

brake pipes all cable tied into position

bumpers removed

engine conversion has coolant hoses rubbing

exhuast system sprung mounted

prop rubber perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,038 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes all cable tied into position

bumpers removed

engine conversion has coolant hoses rubbing

exhuast system sprung mounted

prop rubber perished

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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302 YUX is a 2013 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 36,739 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 302 YUX, 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 13 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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302 YUX is a 2013 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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