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ETH 669V

2018 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,570 mi
Last recorded69,570 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2018 Ford Escort44,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 669V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,570 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 58,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 58,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,545 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 57,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 57,539 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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ETH 669V is a 2018 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ETH 669V, 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 ETH 669V registered?

ETH 669V is a 2018 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 2018.

Is ETH 669V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 669V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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