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V971 KEO

2003 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,995 mi
Last recorded147,995 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Escort68,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 KEO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 147,995 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 147,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 138,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 122,488 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 106,280 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 92,136 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 83,516 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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V971 KEO is a 2003 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,800cc diesel 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 V971 KEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V971 KEO registered?

V971 KEO is a 2003 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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The MOT history for V971 KEO 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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