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YM52 LJU

2003 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,055 mi
Last recorded47,055 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Escort68,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 LJU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 47,055 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 47,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 44,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,178 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,519 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 42,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,604 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,419 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 40,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,124 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,513 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 36,513 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

high level stop inop

Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,707 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 30,707 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,371 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 20,501 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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YM52 LJU is a 2003 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YM52 LJU, 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 YM52 LJU registered?

YM52 LJU is a 2003 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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