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N263 CAN

2003 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,549 mi
Last recorded20,549 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Escort68,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 CAN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s/r chassis rusty

sill edges rusty

sills rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2009 10,731 miles

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel

o/s sill edge rusty

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2009 10,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel

o/s sill edge rusty

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,910 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 5,096 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r chassis rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2007 1,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

temp repair o/s/r light lense †rear chassis corroded †o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 27 May 2006 97,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s c.v boot damp with grease †rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2005 91,781 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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N263 CAN is a 2003 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N263 CAN, 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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N263 CAN is a 2003 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for N263 CAN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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