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OKH 285V

2014 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,766 mi
Last recorded12,766 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2014 Ford Escort54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKH 285V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 12,766 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 10,583 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 10,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 6,237 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 6,237 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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
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OKH 285V is a 2014 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 54,210 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 OKH 285V, 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 12 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OKH 285V registered?

OKH 285V is a 2014 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 2014.

Is OKH 285V safe to buy?

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