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BCZ 9719

1999 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,197 mi
Last recorded1,197 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 9719
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 1,197 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 81,421 miles

o/s/r wheel rim inner edge slight damage

Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,450 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 70,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,289 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 63,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 9719 is a 1999 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BCZ 9719, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCZ 9719 registered?

BCZ 9719 is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is BCZ 9719 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCZ 9719 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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