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J142 MKD

1992 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

51,897 mi
Last recorded51,897 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 MKD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 51,897 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 51,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear seat belts weak in retracting

nearside front tyre worn on edge

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2010 49,963 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 49,963 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise surface corrosion nearside rear floor near suspension

advise surface corrosion offside rear floor near suspension

surface corrosion on floor area

surface corrosion to nearside sill

surface corrosion to offside sill

Pass 22 May 2009 47,768 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 47,768 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 45,167 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 45,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

offside and nearside rear seatbelt enertias weak and slow going back

Pass 25 May 2007 42,592 miles

advise sterring rack slightly stiff

Pass 26 May 2006 40,417 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 40,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

steering notchie in operation / possible column † bent

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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J142 MKD is a 1992 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J142 MKD, 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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J142 MKD is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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