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TUX 59H

2013 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

518 mi
Last recorded518 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2013 Ford Escort36,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUX 59H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 8,982 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 8,274 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

damage noted on n/s/ rear sill

Pass 3 Aug 2015 8,274 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage noted on n/s/ rear sill

Pass 9 May 2014 7,932 miles

Near side rear sill is damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight oil leak noted

Fail 2 May 2014 7,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak noted

Near side rear sill is damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 7,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing/n/s/r bump stop missing

speedo cable fouling exhaust/wheel spacers fitted advise check studs and nuts for correct length and attachment

Fail 1 May 2013 7,341 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing/n/s/r bump stop missing

speedo cable fouling exhaust/wheel spacers fitted advise check studs and nuts for correct length and attachment

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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TUX 59H is a 2013 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TUX 59H, 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.

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TUX 59H is a 2013 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 2013.

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