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BCZ 9887

1999 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,061 mi
Last recorded13,061 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 9887
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 13,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 11,359 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,493 miles

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

corrosion sills /rear suspension/rear cross member

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 14 Apr 2012 89,285 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have cuts but not in excess/deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion on both rear wheel archs

Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,199 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all welding repaires are covererd with underseal

Fail 25 Mar 2011 77,922 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,067 miles

all chassis rails and crossmembers corroded

centre rear and nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

chips in windscreen

front numberpate cracked

nearside and offside rear leaf spring eye mount brackets corroded

offside lower 'B' piller to sill corroded

offside rear chassis - bad corrosion - STRONG ADVICE

radiator support brace corroded

rear crossmember corroded

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,067 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all chassis rails and crossmembers corroded

centre rear and nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

chips in windscreen

front numberpate cracked

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables insecure

nearside and offside rear leaf spring eye mount brackets corroded

offside lower 'B' piller to sill corroded

offside rear chassis - bad corrosion - STRONG ADVICE

radiator support brace corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,251 miles

front subframe corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

nearside and offside rear (forward) leaf spring eye mount brackets corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables sligtly insecure

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroding

nearside and offside sills corroded

offside front lower 'B' pillar corroded

offside rear chassis corroded within 30cm of shock absorber top mount - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear chassis corroded withing 30cm of leaf spring rear bracket - STRONG ADVICE

rear silencer corroded

rear valance crossmember corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 16 Mar 2009 73,251 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

nearside and offside rear (forward) leaf spring eye mount brackets corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables sligtly insecure

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroding

nearside and offside sills corroded

offside front lower 'B' pillar corroded

offside rear chassis corroded within 30cm of shock absorber top mount - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear chassis corroded withing 30cm of leaf spring rear bracket - STRONG ADVICE

rear silencer corroded

rear valance crossmember corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,521 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chip in windscreen

front numberplate cracked

lower radiator support bar corroded

nearside and offside rear handbrake cable insecure

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2008 70,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chip in windscreen

front numberplate cracked

lower radiator support bar corroded

nearside and offside rear handbrake cable insecure

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 68,200 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 68,200 miles

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

Corrosion on offside and nearside rear chassis members close to shock absorbers and and rear spring shackles - Not excessive

Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,367 miles

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 9887 is a 1999 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 9887, 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 9887 is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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