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GVG 846K

2017 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,866 mi
Last recorded20,866 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2017 Ford Escort43,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 846K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 20,866 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2018 20,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,770 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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GVG 846K is a 2017 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GVG 846K, 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.

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What year was GVG 846K registered?

GVG 846K is a 2017 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 2017.

Is GVG 846K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVG 846K 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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