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DRS 319H

2005 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,190 mi
Last recorded29,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2006
Typical for 2005 Ford Escort63,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 319H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2006 29,183 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

oil leak

steering rack worn at nearside and offside

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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DRS 319H is a 2005 Ford Escort in White with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 63,033 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 DRS 319H, 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 21 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DRS 319H registered?

DRS 319H is a 2005 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is DRS 319H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 319H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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