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WAZ 4679

2003 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,563 mi
Last recorded38,563 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Escort68,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 4679
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 38,563 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 3,838 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 89,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 88,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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WAZ 4679 is a 2003 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WAZ 4679, 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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WAZ 4679 is a 2003 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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