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V277 SVY

2004 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,851 mi
Last recorded182,851 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 2004 Ford Escort78,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV277 SVY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2007 182,851 miles

Both Front And O/S/Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges. N/S/Rear Tyre Has Small Cuts On Outer Sidewall. Front Bumper Damaged.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 182,851 miles

Both Front And O/S/Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges. N/S/Rear Tyre Has Small Cuts On Outer Sidewall. Front Bumper Damaged.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 156,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight Internal Free Play In O/S End Of Steering Rack

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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V277 SVY is a 2004 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V277 SVY, 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 V277 SVY registered?

V277 SVY is a 2004 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is V277 SVY safe to buy?

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