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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre deteriation
offside rear tyre deteriation
Battery insecure
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear tyres slight deteriation
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear tyres slight deteriation
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear tyres starting to perrish
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear tyres starting to perrish
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres slightly perished
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres slightly perished
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres perished
steering system as slight play
How Reliable is the Ford Thames?
Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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203 EPE is a 1981 Ford Thames in Maroon with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
The most common reason a Ford Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 203 EPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Thames typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Thames is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 203 EPE registered?
203 EPE is a 1981 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 February 1981.
Is 203 EPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for 203 EPE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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