MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,542 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
aux belt deteriated
front brake discs little worn
wires hanging by brake pedal
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
alternator belt perishing
both rear chassis legs slightly corroded
front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre wearing outer edge of tread
nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R204 EPP is a 2003 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R204 EPP, 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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What year was R204 EPP registered?
R204 EPP is a 2003 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 November 2003.
Is R204 EPP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R204 EPP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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