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J139 ODG

1992 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,226 mi
Last recorded82,226 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ139 ODG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2008 82,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 76,754 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 76,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion n/s front bulkhead by battery.

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded by springs.

o/s inner sill corroded.

o/s outer sill corroded.

o/s rear wheel binding.

Fail 23 Feb 2007 76,706 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leak engine area,both front outer c/v gaiters perishing,all front lower sus arm inner bushes wearing,corr o/s inner sill both rear chassis members o/s rear wheel arcg.o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge,o/s rear door damaged,

Pass 22 Feb 2006 74,040 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 74,040 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

both front indicators loosing their colour

both front lower arm front bushes perished

both outer c.v boots perishing

corrosion appearing on o/s wheel arch

large dent in o/s rear door

o/s rear tyre perishing

oil leak from engine

rust appear in n/s inner sill

scratches in windscreen

slight damage to o/s rear light lens

slight damage to rear no.plate light

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

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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J139 ODG is a 1992 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J139 ODG, 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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J139 ODG is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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