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FNC 197T

2014 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1263cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

6,544 mi
Last recorded6,544 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2014 Ford Escort54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNC 197T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,263cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 6,544 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 6,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 6,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) 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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FNC 197T is a 2014 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,263cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 FNC 197T, 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 FNC 197T registered?

FNC 197T is a 2014 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 2014.

Is FNC 197T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNC 197T shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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