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H15 AXR

1992 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,710 mi
Last recorded50,710 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 AXR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 50,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS 30 CM AXLE BEAM MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS 30CM AXLE BEAM MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT & REAR INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS 30CM REAR BEAM MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT & REAR INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 49,668 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 48,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 48,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO REAR COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 48,339 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH SIDES LITTLE EFFORT (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO REAR COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 48,206 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 48,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,000 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 42,436 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front top of engine has oil leak

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding,no sharp edges present when inspected

Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,852 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,286 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,818 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 28,818 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,005 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,197 miles

both rear tyres readings 2.5mm

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,530 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when wheel spun up

offside rear brake sticking very slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2008 13,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,538 miles

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

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

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

nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2007 9,496 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills and rear chassis rails are corroding, none excessive at time of test

n/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisey, not rough and has no play in it at time of test

o/s/f wing is corroded at the point where it meets the sill, not a load bearing structure, and no sharp edges showing at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2007 9,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear outer sills and both rear chassis rails are corroding, none excessive at time of test

both rear tyres are close to the legal limit in tread depth

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is coming unbonded, no play at time of test

n/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisey, no play and does not feel rough at time of test

o/s/f wing is corroded at the point where it meets the sill, not a load bearing component and not showing sharp edges at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2006 4,716 miles

Nearside 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)

corrosion both outer sills, and rear chassis legs, none excessive at time of test

front tyres wearing unevenly, more so on the inner edges indiacting the tracking to be out

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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H15 AXR is a 1992 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 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 H15 AXR, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H15 AXR is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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