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RFA 5W

2015 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,200 mi
Last recorded5,200 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2015 Ford Escort50,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFA 5W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2015
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 5,200 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 36,542 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 4,387 miles

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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RFA 5W is a 2015 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFA 5W, 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 RFA 5W registered?

RFA 5W is a 2015 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 February 2015.

Is RFA 5W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFA 5W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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