MOT Status
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66,874 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside rear tyre cracking
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside front tyre cracking
offside rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front wipers smear screen
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f inner tyre wall condition
oil leak
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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A9 DFT is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 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 A9 DFT, 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 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A9 DFT?
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What year was A9 DFT registered?
A9 DFT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.
Is A9 DFT safe to buy?
The MOT history for A9 DFT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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