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N836 YOJ

2003 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,747 mi
Last recorded71,747 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2005
Typical for 2003 Ford Escort68,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN836 YOJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2005 71,747 miles

arroximate year of first use says 2003 registration plate suggests 1995

Fail 29 Oct 2005 71,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front lower arm bushes starting to separate

offside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough

slight imbalance in rear brake application

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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N836 YOJ is a 2003 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N836 YOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N836 YOJ registered?

N836 YOJ is a 2003 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is N836 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N836 YOJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N836 YOJ have outstanding finance?

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