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VDZ 1035

2004 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,992 mi
Last recorded2,992 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Escort78,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDZ 1035
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 2,992 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 96,999 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2009 89,671 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 89,671 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2008 89,653 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s outer washer jet blocked

Pass 3 Nov 2007 82,046 miles

General surface rust to all under body

Pass 26 Sep 2006 75,238 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 75,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

condension forming in nearside head lamp but not affecting beam

corrosion forming on both rear wheel arches and both lower inner rear sills

Pass 27 Jul 2005 62,253 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 62,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/f window does not operate atall

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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VDZ 1035 is a 2004 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VDZ 1035, 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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VDZ 1035 is a 2004 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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