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J129 SER

1992 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,724 mi
Last recorded89,724 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 SER
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 89,724 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 89,724 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 81,380 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,991 miles

corrosion around rear suspension mounting areas

fanbelt incorrectly seated on air con pulley

nsr tyre uneven wear

osf wheel set back may require alignment

rear brakes poor efficiency

Fail 21 Feb 2007 76,988 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

corrosion around rear suspension mounting areas

fan belt incorectly seated on aircon pulley

nsr tyre uneven tread

rear brake efficiency poor

Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,621 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 72,621 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

new clutch pedal rubber needed.

o/s and n/s rear suspension proscribed aereas starting to corrode.legal at time of test.

Fail 21 Oct 2005 72,284 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 SER is a 1992 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J129 SER, 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 SER registered?

J129 SER is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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