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WEY 353M

2017 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,264 mi
Last recorded51,264 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2017 Ford Escort43,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEY 353M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2017
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,264 miles

Front TOP MOUNT BUSHES WORN /NOT BAD NO PLAY

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 51,264 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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WEY 353M is a 2017 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WEY 353M, 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 WEY 353M registered?

WEY 353M is a 2017 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is WEY 353M safe to buy?

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