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R204 EPP

2003 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,542 mi
Last recorded66,542 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Escort68,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 EPP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2011 66,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,722 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,657 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,528 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 43,262 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2005 40,577 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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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.

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