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FC03 MGY

2003 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,253 mi
Last recorded80,253 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Escort68,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 MGY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2012 80,253 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 brake pipes at rear brake compencator corroded

corrosion to brake compensator

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,883 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 58,883 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,536 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

p.a.s pump noisey

Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,940 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 48,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 157,781 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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FC03 MGY is a 2003 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 68,676 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 FC03 MGY, 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 23 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FC03 MGY is a 2003 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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