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J120 AWA

1992 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,436 mi
Last recorded34,436 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 AWA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,436 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 34,436 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noisy clutch release bearing

ns mirror is slightly insecure

nsf bumper is insecure

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

advise tracking

auxilary drive belt is noisy

front reg plate is cracked

gearbox is noisy advise checking level

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

slight exhaust leak from joiner

water ingress osf idicator

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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J120 AWA is a 1992 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J120 AWA, 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 J120 AWA registered?

J120 AWA is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 1992.

Is J120 AWA safe to buy?

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