MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is J129 SER safe to buy?
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