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BVV 240S

2018 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,625 mi
Last recorded68,625 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2018 Ford Escort44,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVV 240S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 68,625 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,776 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 56,675 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 56,673 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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BVV 240S is a 2018 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 44,134 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 BVV 240S, 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 8 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BVV 240S registered?

BVV 240S is a 2018 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 2018.

Is BVV 240S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVV 240S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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