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SKM 361W

2013 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,336 mi
Last recorded5,336 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 Ford Escort36,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 361W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 5,336 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 5,283 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 5,150 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 4,991 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 4,762 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 4,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both head lamp patterns poor

Pass 15 Dec 2014 4,186 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 9,749 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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SKM 361W is a 2013 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2013 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 36,739 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKM 361W, 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 13 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 SKM 361W registered?

SKM 361W is a 2013 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 2013.

Is SKM 361W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKM 361W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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