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VBJ 117F

2011 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,682 mi
Last recorded36,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Escort54,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 117F
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 36,682 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 36,644 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 36,626 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 36,620 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,582 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,569 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 36,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 36,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 36,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,347 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,321 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,146 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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VBJ 117F is a 2011 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 54,256 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 VBJ 117F, 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 15 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VBJ 117F registered?

VBJ 117F is a 2011 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 August 2011.

Is VBJ 117F safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBJ 117F shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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