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J121 UMO

1992 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,427 mi
Last recorded92,427 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 UMO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,427 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both outer rear wheel arches corroded

under body sills corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,619 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,102 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,001 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,838 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,111 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,221 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,217 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 64,216 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 59,520 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 57,695 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 57,695 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 55,997 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 55,997 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear hydraulic lowering system serious fliud leak.

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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J121 UMO is a 1992 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J121 UMO, 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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J121 UMO is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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