MOT Status
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Small chip in zone a.
Front Wishbone Bushes are almost worn out, borderline to failure. Replace both lower arms.
Fuel Filter is corroding.
Minor engine oil leak.
O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.
Tyre Pressures reset for MOT, 32F 32R.
Front Wishbone Bushes are almost worn out, borderline to failure. Replace both lower arms.
Fuel Filter is corroding.
Minor engine oil leak.
O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre Pressures reset for MOT, 32F 32R.
Front Lower Arm Bushes are beginning to show signs of wear.
Rear Silencer Outer Skin is corroded, and blowing slightly.
Rear Tyres are suffering from age degridation.
Windscreen has a minor chip.
corrosion on exhaust
slight wear on drivers seat belt
small chip in windscreen
rear silencer corroding
wear on drivers seat belt
Exhaust Flexi Joint is worn.
Slight oil leak from cam cover.
Windscreen is chipped.
Exhaust Back Box is corroded.
Driver's Belt worn around lower section.
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
corrosion started on front floor edges
exhaust front flexy deteriorating
rear silencer corroded
screen chipped
slight wear on drivers seat belt around lower anchoridge
corrosion started on front floor edges
exhaust front flexy deteriorating
rear silencer corroded
screen chipped
slight wear on drivers seat belt around lower anchoridge
chip in windscreen
corrosion on exhaust
wear on drivers seat belt
both front lower suspension arms , rearmost mounting bushes worn [o/s borderline to fail]
corrosion on all brake pipes
corrosion on both outer sills
corrosion on front floors near subframe mounts
drivers seat forward and aft control inoperative
exhaust rubbers deteriorating towards rear , rear clamp corroded through but exhaust secure at this time
front brakes slightly out of balance
handbrake lever high [on next to last notch]
movement in steering column [adjustable type]
n/s door mirror tape repaired
o/s handbrake not locking up
rear silencer corroded
reverse lamps inoperative
wear on o/s/f seat belt around lower anchoridge and on webbing
windscreen chipped
air bag warning lamp flashing
both front lower suspension arms / rearmost mounting bushes worn
corrosion on exhaust and rearmost clamp corroded through
corrosion started on both outer sills
corrosion started on various brake pipes
handbrake on next to last notch and not locking up on offside
o/s/f fog lamp inoperative
slight up/down movement in steering column
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
air bag warning lamp flashing
both front lower suspension arms / rearmost mounting bushes worn
corrosion on exhaust and rearmost clamp corroded through
corrosion started on both outer sills
corrosion started on various brake pipes
handbrake on next to last notch and not locking up on offside
o/s/f fog lamp inoperative
slight up/down movement in steering column
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)
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G4 KJN is a 1996 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 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 G4 KJN, 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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G4 KJN is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1996.
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