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L9 OCO

1999 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,230 mi
Last recorded87,230 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 OCO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 87,230 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing slight movement

front discs lipped

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2010 87,229 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both front lower arm bushes perishing slight movement

front discs lipped

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 82,653 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriating

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake hose ferells corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2009 82,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front lower arm bushes deteriating

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake hose ferells corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

corrosion to floor and chassis

corrosion to steel parts of both front flexie brake hoses

Fail 22 Aug 2008 76,581 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

corrosion to floor and chassis

corrosion to steel parts of both front flexie brake hoses

Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,147 miles

corrosion to floor and chassis

front indicators fading

front inner wishbone bushes beginning to breakaway

Fail 23 Aug 2007 72,101 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

corrosion to floor chassis and sills

front indicators fading

front inner wishbone bushes beginning to breakaway

Pass 21 Aug 2006 67,147 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 67,147 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to floor chassis and sills

front indicators fading

n/s/f brake slightly binding

surface corrosion to some steel b/pipes

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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L9 OCO is a 1999 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L9 OCO, 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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L9 OCO is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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