MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS
exhaust system and fuel tank are corroded
extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills
hubcaps on roadwheels
nearside front foglight not working
oil leaks in engine bay
slight damage to offside rear seatbelt webbing
upper bodywork is damaged and corroded
various brake pipes are corroded
windowscreen washers need attention
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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AM489NY is a 1996 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 AM489NY, 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 AM489NY registered?
AM489NY is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 1996.
Is AM489NY safe to buy?
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