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J666 SHT

1993 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,981 mi
Last recorded9,981 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 SHT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 9,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 9,453 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 7,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 5,148 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 5,129 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 4,981 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 4,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 2,124 miles

advise front shockers are adjustable and shafts have been covered in grease

both adjustable shockers are at different heights

both rear brake disc are pitted slightly

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

n/s/f tyre is feathered on inner edge

underbody of car is heavily undersealed resulting in poor conditions to inspect

Fail 19 Jul 2011 2,124 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

advise front shockers are adjustable and shafts have been covered in grease

both adjustable shockers are at different heights

both rear brake disc are pitted slightly

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

n/s/f tyre is feathered on inner edge

underbody of car is heavily undersealed resulting in poor conditions to inspect

Pass 6 Aug 2010 876 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 97,558 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 87,845 miles

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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J666 SHT is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J666 SHT, 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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J666 SHT is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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