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V558 MJM

2003 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,669 mi
Last recorded72,669 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Escort68,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 MJM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 72,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 59,904 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,358 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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V558 MJM is a 2003 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V558 MJM, 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 V558 MJM registered?

V558 MJM is a 2003 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is V558 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V558 MJM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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