MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co reading 10.76 max reading should be 4,5 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive hc readings 5002 max reading 1200 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower inner sill corroded not in perscribed area
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower inner sill corroded not structural or in perscribed areas
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all corrosion repairs covered with undersell
battery insecure not at risk of falling over
Brake performance not tested due to not be able to run engine long enough due to excessive oil leak (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested due to excessive oil leak risk of damaging engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch within 30cm of top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by rear fog light (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator affecting side lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower inner sill corroded not in perscribed area
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower inner sill corroded not structural or in perscribed areas
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
battery insecure not at risk of falling over
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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A399 JLR is a 1984 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
Across all 1984 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 53,632 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 A399 JLR, 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 42 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A399 JLR is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1984.
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