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OWT 148V

2015 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2015 Ford Escort50,426 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWT 148V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026
Pass 9 Jan 2025
Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,876 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 72,840 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk missing (5.2.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on nearside front floor not within any prescribed area

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,255 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,881 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both front tyres perished

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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OWT 148V is a 2015 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWT 148V, 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 OWT 148V registered?

OWT 148V is a 2015 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 2015.

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