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OAS 323R

2011 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,280 mi
Last recorded94,280 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Escort54,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 323R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 94,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 94,280 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 94,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 94,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 94,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,227 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,153 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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OAS 323R is a 2011 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAS 323R, 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 OAS 323R registered?

OAS 323R is a 2011 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is OAS 323R safe to buy?

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