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FAX 409K

2015 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,778 mi
Last recorded12,778 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2015 Ford Escort50,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 409K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 12,778 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 12,777 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,281 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement where it attatches to front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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FAX 409K is a 2015 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 2015 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,426 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 FAX 409K, 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 11 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FAX 409K registered?

FAX 409K is a 2015 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 2015.

Is FAX 409K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAX 409K 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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