MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,127 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre of o/s sill corroded
Hand brake travell near limit
N/s rear wheel bearing noisey
Rear cross member corroded
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/s wing mirror insecure
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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B118 JAP is a 1996 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B118 JAP, 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 B118 JAP registered?
B118 JAP is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 January 1996.
Is B118 JAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for B118 JAP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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