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J129 HYJ

1992 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,775 mi
Last recorded7,775 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 HYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 7,775 miles

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

underside rusty and soft in places

Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,775 miles

underside rusty and soft in places

Pass 14 May 2012 4,134 miles

both rear chassis holed

oil leaks on engine

Pass 26 May 2011 2,285 miles

n/s rear chassis holed outside prescribed area

n/s rear inner sill weak

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 May 2011 2,285 miles

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

n/s rear chassis holed outside prescribed area

n/s rear inner sill weak

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 May 2010 99,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 May 2010 99,902 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 May 2009 98,110 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front regestration plate starting to de laminate

Pass 29 May 2008 95,469 miles

small hole in chassis at o/s rear

Pass 18 May 2007 92,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 May 2007 92,793 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 May 2006 90,092 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J129 HYJ is a 1992 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J129 HYJ, 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 J129 HYJ registered?

J129 HYJ is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1992.

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