MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,427 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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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J480 TRO is a 1993 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 J480 TRO, 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 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of J480 TRO?
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What year was J480 TRO registered?
J480 TRO is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1993.
Is J480 TRO safe to buy?
The MOT history for J480 TRO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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