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J104 FHY

1992 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,173 mi
Last recorded98,173 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ104 FHY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 98,173 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel tank corroding slightly

nearside and offside outer sils corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2011 96,908 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,647 miles

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

Nearside and offside outer sill corroding.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,863 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 94,172 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 94,164 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,545 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 92,973 miles

Corrosion around rear suspension mounts.

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

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

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

Slight play in stering rack inner joints.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 92,468 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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J104 FHY is a 1992 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J104 FHY, 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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What year was J104 FHY registered?

J104 FHY is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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