CarVerify

Free Car Check

KUC 998W

2017 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,042 mi
Last recorded47,042 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2017 Ford Escort43,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUC 998W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 47,042 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 46,307 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 42,565 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 40,300 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 40,187 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 38,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,109 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 38,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KUC 998W is a 2017 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KUC 998W, 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

How do I check the history of KUC 998W?

You can check the full history of KUC 998W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KUC 998W registered?

KUC 998W is a 2017 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is KUC 998W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUC 998W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KUC 998W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KUC 998W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.