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BVM 256K

2014 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,129 mi
Last recorded54,129 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2014 Ford Escort54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 256K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2014
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,129 miles

floor pan welded

n/s/f brake pipe damp - no leaks found

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2018 54,128 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

floor pan welded

n/s/f brake pipe damp - no leaks found

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slightly damp - no leaks found

floor pan welded

fuel lines slightly insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2017 53,601 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling chassis (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor pan spot welded

fuel lines slightly insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,188 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside steering rack mount has slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2014 53,188 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

nearside steering rack mount has slight play

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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BVM 256K is a 2014 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BVM 256K, 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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BVM 256K is a 2014 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 2014.

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