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Q557NAV

2005 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,549 mi
Last recorded83,549 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Escort63,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ557NAV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2011 83,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 77,392 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 77,356 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,272 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,351 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 66,399 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 66,399 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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Q557NAV is a 2005 Ford Escort in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Q557NAV, 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 Q557NAV registered?

Q557NAV is a 2005 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is Q557NAV safe to buy?

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