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203 EPE

1981 Ford Thames

Maroon Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,460 mi
Last recorded58,460 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

Registration203 EPE
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 58,460 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre deteriation

offside rear tyre deteriation

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,136 miles

Battery insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear tyres slight deteriation

Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,969 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear tyres slight deteriation

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,835 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 23 Oct 2008 57,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,774 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 57,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,462 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 57,462 miles

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.

84.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29
brake recording little or no effort 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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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.

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