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Y622 NJO

2003 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,380 mi
Last recorded106,380 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 Ford Escort68,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY622 NJO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2008 106,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

small crack in windscreen ,lefthand side

Pass 10 Jan 2008 106,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

small crack in windscreen ,lefthand side

Pass 18 Jan 2007 96,537 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 96,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2006 81,242 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 81,242 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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Y622 NJO is a 2003 Ford Escort in White with a 1,797cc 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 Y622 NJO, 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 Y622 NJO registered?

Y622 NJO is a 2003 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is Y622 NJO safe to buy?

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