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J17 YRS

1994 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,565 mi
Last recorded57,565 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 YRS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 57,565 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 18,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 56,200 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 56,200 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,152 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 17,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,786 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 53,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,040 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,717 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 51,413 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,271 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,159 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,131 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,559 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 17,117 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 16,382 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,341 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,061 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 18,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 15,933 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 14,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

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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J17 YRS is a 1994 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 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 J17 YRS, 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 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J17 YRS registered?

J17 YRS is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J17 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 YRS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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