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ADE 143J

2014 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,748 mi
Last recorded49,748 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2014 Ford Escort54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADE 143J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,748 miles

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

all tyres have minor cracks

Fail 3 Nov 2014 49,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

all tyres have minor cracks

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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ADE 143J is a 2014 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2014 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 54,210 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 ADE 143J, 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 12 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ADE 143J registered?

ADE 143J is a 2014 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 2014.

Is ADE 143J safe to buy?

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