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YEL 535S

2017 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,344 mi
Last recorded1,344 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Escort43,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 535S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 1,344 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024
Pass 28 Apr 2022 730 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 372 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 274 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 36 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 24 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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YEL 535S is a 2017 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YEL 535S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEL 535S registered?

YEL 535S is a 2017 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 2017.

Is YEL 535S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 535S shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YEL 535S have outstanding finance?

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