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J22 CHB

1996 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

54,869 mi
Last recorded54,869 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 CHB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 54,869 miles

rear number plate faded

Fail 27 May 2014 54,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 3 May 2013 46,843 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses have some cracking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight dampness from diesel leak off pipe between pump & injector no1

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper loose fitting on arm

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot just starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder - Cords not showing yet

Fail 3 May 2013 46,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear flexi brake hoses have some cracking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight dampness from diesel leak off pipe between pump & injector no1

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper loose fitting on arm

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot just starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder - Cords not showing yet

Pass 19 May 2012 43,789 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2012 43,788 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,212 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 42,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,002 miles

rear brake flexi hoses perished o/s/rear tyre perished rear metal brake pipes corroded floor corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2010 35,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear brake flexi hoses perished o/s/rear tyre perished rear metal brake pipes corroded floor corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,986 miles

heavy corrosion outer sills corrosion in floor

Fail 4 Aug 2009 32,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

heavy corrosion outer sills corrosion in floor

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,815 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,906 miles

surface corrosion outer sills & floor

Fail 21 Aug 2007 28,906 miles

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

surface corrosion outer sills and floor

Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,913 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 26,913 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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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J22 CHB is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 J22 CHB, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J22 CHB registered?

J22 CHB is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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