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R449 TGF

2004 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,289 mi
Last recorded35,289 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 2004 Ford Escort78,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 TGF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,289 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 35,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,523 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2007 34,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,598 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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R449 TGF is a 2004 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R449 TGF, 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.

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What year was R449 TGF registered?

R449 TGF is a 2004 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is R449 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 TGF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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