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FYR 232V

2011 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

366 mi
Last recorded366 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2011 Ford Escort54,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYR 232V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 366 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,908 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front suspension high

number plates not fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2011 57,907 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

number plates not fitted

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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FYR 232V is a 2011 Ford Escort in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYR 232V, 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 FYR 232V registered?

FYR 232V is a 2011 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 August 2011.

Is FYR 232V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYR 232V shows 3 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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