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GFE 131X

2017 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,862 mi
Last recorded81,862 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2017 Ford Escort43,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFE 131X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 May 2020 81,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,387 miles

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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GFE 131X is a 2017 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 43,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFE 131X, 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 9 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFE 131X registered?

GFE 131X is a 2017 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 August 2017.

Is GFE 131X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFE 131X shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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