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J133 VOV

1992 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

59,016 mi
Last recorded59,016 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ133 VOV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2007 59,016 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in both rear brake pipes

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

nearside rear seat belt missisng

slight binding in nearside rear brake

wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,868 miles

advisory notes as per test number 534768246241

Fail 5 Sep 2006 55,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion in both rear and offside front brake pipes

corrosion in vehicle generally

Pass 15 Aug 2005
Fail 15 Aug 2005 50,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

excessive corrosion in near side rear floor pan(outside testable zone)

near side rear seatbelt removed from vehicle

slight corrosion in vehicle generally

slight damage to windscreen

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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J133 VOV is a 1992 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J133 VOV, 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 J133 VOV registered?

J133 VOV is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 July 1992.

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