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SVU 995W

2017 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65 mi
Last recorded65 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2017 Ford Escort43,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVU 995W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 65 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 65 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,906 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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SVU 995W is a 2017 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVU 995W, 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 SVU 995W registered?

SVU 995W is a 2017 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is SVU 995W safe to buy?

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