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L17 MBV

1999 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,678 mi
Last recorded4,678 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 MBV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 4,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2012 4,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2012 4,678 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 4,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion througout vehicle chassis

n/s/r tyre has cut on side wall

no hand brake warning light

o/s wing mirror cracked

spare wheel carrier insecure

speedo not operating

timing cover insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2011 4,678 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion througout vehicle chassis

n/s/r tyre has cut on side wall

no hand brake warning light

o/s wing mirror cracked

spare wheel carrier insecure

timing cover insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2008 4,836 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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L17 MBV is a 1999 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 64,030 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 L17 MBV, 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 27 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L17 MBV is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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