MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,761 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
asb light on
centre section of exhaust deteriorated and minor leak of gases
corrosion present on inner sills to floor offside and nearside
nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated
oil leak
outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
asb light on
centre section of exhaust deteriorated and minor leak of gases
corrosion present on inner sills to floor offside and nearside
nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated
oil leak
outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
damage to front bumper
nearside wiper blade split
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
damage to front bumper
nearside wiper blade split
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front bumper damaged
handbrake travel
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge (STRONGLY ADVISE)
slight interferance on rear lights
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front bumper damaged
handbrake travel
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge (STRONGLY ADVISE)
slight interferance on rear lights
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear main brake pipes to rear flexi bline
indicator fault on rear light unit bline
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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J22 SYE is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 SYE, 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 J22 SYE registered?
J22 SYE is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is J22 SYE safe to buy?
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