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EHJ 389H

2005 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,672 mi
Last recorded22,672 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Escort63,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 389H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 22,672 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 22,635 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 22,617 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 22,617 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 22,435 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 22,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 22,287 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 22,287 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,236 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,236 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,234 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,102 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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EHJ 389H is a 2005 Ford Escort in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EHJ 389H, 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 EHJ 389H registered?

EHJ 389H is a 2005 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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