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OEU 978

2015 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,329 mi
Last recorded72,329 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2015 Ford Escort50,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 978
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,329 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 71,221 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,324 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,396 miles

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,746 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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OEU 978 is a 2015 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2015 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,426 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 OEU 978, 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 11 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OEU 978 registered?

OEU 978 is a 2015 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 2015.

Is OEU 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEU 978 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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