MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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has rust on rear chassis on o.s and n/s.
lower part of o/s/f wing not atached.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
has rust on rear chassis on o.s and n/s.
lower part of o/s/f wing not atached.
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 flexi brake hoses hve little protection from chaffing
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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J13 TBF is a 1997 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,516 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 J13 TBF, 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 29 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J13 TBF registered?
J13 TBF is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1997.
Is J13 TBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for J13 TBF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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