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BCZ 7239

1999 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,724 mi
Last recorded40,724 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 7239
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,724 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,168 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,006 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanced wear in front brake discs

border line corrosion in both rear brake hose metal ferrules (recommend attention)

border line deterioration in nearside front suspension wishbone inner rear bush

corrosion in offside rear outer sill

corrosion in rear brake pipes

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2010 30,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanced wear in front brake discs

border line corrosion in both rear brake hose metal ferrules (recommend attention)

border line deterioration in nearside front suspension wishbone inner rear bush

corrosion in offside rear outer sill

corrosion in rear brake pipes

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,346 miles

advanced corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch area

corrosion in offside outer sill

corrosion in rear brake hoses metal ferrule ends

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 15 Jul 2009 21,177 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch area

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight corrosion in offside outer sill

slight corrosion in rear brake hose "metal ferrule" ends

Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,402 miles

slight corrosion in nearside outer sill panel

Fail 14 Jul 2008 10,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion in nearside outer sill panel

Pass 19 Jul 2007 619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 544 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 88,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion in nearside outer sill/lip

Fail 12 Jul 2006 88,239 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion in nearside outer sill/lip

deterioration in both front wishbones inner rear bushes

offside hand brake efficiency poor

rear brakes slightly out of balance offside poor

Pass 6 Jul 2005 75,240 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 74,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

leak off pipes in very poor condition

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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BCZ 7239 is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BCZ 7239, 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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BCZ 7239 is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 October 1999.

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