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J99 GSD

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,816 mi
Last recorded84,816 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 GSD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,816 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

offside outer sill panel is corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 84,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

offside outer sill panel is corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,146 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 80,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,898 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 77,891 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,579 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 75,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,863 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 72,828 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 70,619 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 70,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 67,884 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 67,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK FROM CAMCOVER GASKET

Pass 23 Aug 2005 67,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J99 GSD is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J99 GSD, 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 J99 GSD registered?

J99 GSD is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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