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LKJ 506V

2013 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,272 mi
Last recorded85,272 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2013 Ford Escort36,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKJ 506V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,272 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,908 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,972 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 83,359 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 83,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,543 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of body work on offside rear

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 11 Apr 2013 35,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of body work on offside rear

slight movement in steering rack bushes

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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LKJ 506V is a 2013 Ford Escort in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 36,739 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 LKJ 506V, 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 13 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LKJ 506V registered?

LKJ 506V is a 2013 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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