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V980 MJM

2003 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,784 mi
Last recorded95,784 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Escort68,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 MJM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 95,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,948 miles

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

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

ns outer sill to inner sill corroded

os outer sill to inner sill corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2009 82,948 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

ns outer sill to inner sill corroded

os outer sill to inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 73,997 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 6 Nov 2008 73,979 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 10 Nov 2007 64,693 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 42,533 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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V980 MJM is a 2003 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V980 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V980 MJM registered?

V980 MJM is a 2003 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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