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VDA 157H

2015 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,512 mi
Last recorded64,512 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2015 Ford Escort50,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDA 157H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2015
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,512 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,381 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2014 64,380 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear brake pipes corroding

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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VDA 157H is a 2015 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,100cc 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 VDA 157H, 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 VDA 157H registered?

VDA 157H is a 2015 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 2015.

Is VDA 157H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDA 157H 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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