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WGE 259R

2014 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,131 mi
Last recorded1,131 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2014 Ford Escort54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGE 259R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 1,131 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 530 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 309 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 17 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 17 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 14,449 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 14,449 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WGE 259R is a 2014 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 54,210 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 WGE 259R, 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 12 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WGE 259R is a 2014 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 2014.

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