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J99 RSR

1993 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,506 mi
Last recorded72,506 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 RSR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2012 72,506 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,519 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

both sills repaired

Pass 20 Feb 2010 87,514 miles

slight corrosion nearside and offside inner cills.

coolant leak from radiator.

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract.

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges (toyo 225/45zr1693w)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,199 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 82,199 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 75,223 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 73,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 73,381 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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J99 RSR is a 1993 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J99 RSR, 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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What year was J99 RSR registered?

J99 RSR is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is J99 RSR safe to buy?

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