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M10 AAW

1999 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,188 mi
Last recorded71,188 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 AAW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,188 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,864 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door step (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 60,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door step (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,589 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,266 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

horn working intermittently

slight corrosion on n/s outer body sill

Pass 4 Apr 2015 46,113 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

horn working intermitantly

n/s/f side repeater lense slightly loose

n/s/r door shut/outer sill slight corrosion

slight corrosion on both outer body sills and o/s/r chassis leg

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,423 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,769 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,139 miles

both number plates faded

offside front seat belt twisted

rear exhaust box baffles loose

slight exhaust leak from middle to rear joint

Fail 27 Jul 2010 33,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both number plates faded

offside front seat belt twisted

rear exhaust box baffles loose

slight exhaust leak from middle to rear joint

Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,686 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,055 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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M10 AAW is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M10 AAW, 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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M10 AAW is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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