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J107 FAH

1992 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,556 mi
Last recorded3,556 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ107 FAH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 3,556 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,794 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,221 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 91,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 81,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 81,108 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 64,642 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 64,642 miles

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

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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J107 FAH is a 1992 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J107 FAH, 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 J107 FAH registered?

J107 FAH is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J107 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J107 FAH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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