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M390 EBX

2004 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,177 mi
Last recorded1,177 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Escort78,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM390 EBX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 1,177 miles

nsf body damaged and exhaust hanging low

Fail 6 Jun 2013 1,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nsf body damaged and exhaust hanging low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,082 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 92,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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M390 EBX is a 2004 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 78,862 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 M390 EBX, 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 22 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M390 EBX?

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What year was M390 EBX registered?

M390 EBX is a 2004 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is M390 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M390 EBX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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