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B6 JTC

1999 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,287 mi
Last recorded96,287 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 JTC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,287 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,907 miles

under side body has advancing corrosin. hand brake travel just acceptable.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 87,907 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

under side body has advancing corrosin. hand brake travel just acceptable.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,821 miles

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,370 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,991 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 48,991 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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B6 JTC is a 1999 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 64,030 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 B6 JTC, 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 27 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B6 JTC registered?

B6 JTC is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is B6 JTC safe to buy?

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