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OKH 499V

2015 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,802 mi
Last recorded70,802 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2015 Ford Escort50,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKH 499V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,802 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,607 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 67,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak x 4 ()

rear brake calipers fitted on wrong sides

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

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 499V is a 2015 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 499V, 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 OKH 499V registered?

OKH 499V is a 2015 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 2015.

Is OKH 499V safe to buy?

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