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J127 PAY

1992 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,952 mi
Last recorded91,952 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ127 PAY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,952 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 91,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,771 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 81,764 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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J127 PAY is a 1992 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J127 PAY, 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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J127 PAY is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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