MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,063 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak engine ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak engine ()
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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