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FOR 66E

2011 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,254 mi
Last recorded41,254 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Escort54,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOR 66E
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 41,254 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 41,157 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 41,157 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 41,029 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 40,520 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 40,511 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,975 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,273 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,091 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2011 61,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FOR 66E is a 2011 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2011 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 54,256 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 FOR 66E, 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 15 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FOR 66E registered?

FOR 66E is a 2011 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is FOR 66E safe to buy?

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