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PLZ 8079

2017 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,063 mi
Last recorded55,063 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2017 Ford Escort43,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 8079
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,063 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 55,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 54,332 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 54,332 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,822 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 46,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PLZ 8079 is a 2017 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2017 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 43,740 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 PLZ 8079, 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 9 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLZ 8079 registered?

PLZ 8079 is a 2017 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is PLZ 8079 safe to buy?

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