MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,413 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
battery loose in tray
both rear chassie rails starting to rust
heat cover above centre exhaust box loose
o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack
o/s/f washer jet needs adjusting
o/s/r wheel arch rusting
strong advice bubble rust spots started on inner and outer door seals
tyre wear starting on n/s/f
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
battery loose in tray
both rear chassie rails starting to rust
heat cover above centre exhaust box loose
o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack
o/s/f washer jet needs adjusting
o/s/r wheel arch rusting
strong advice bubble rust spots started on inner and outer door seals
tyre wear starting on n/s/f
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M803 KFH is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 M803 KFH, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M803 KFH registered?
M803 KFH is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 April 1996.
Is M803 KFH safe to buy?
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