MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,897 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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
advise sterring rack slightly stiff
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was J142 MKD registered?
J142 MKD is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1992.
Is J142 MKD safe to buy?
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