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EKH 279J

2005 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,210 mi
Last recorded33,210 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2005
Typical for 2005 Ford Escort63,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 279J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,210 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 33,210 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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EKH 279J is a 2005 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc 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 EKH 279J, 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 EKH 279J registered?

EKH 279J is a 2005 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is EKH 279J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 279J 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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