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M99 PJS

1998 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,328 mi
Last recorded94,328 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 PJS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2011 94,328 miles

Nearside rear handbrake slow and low reading.

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

Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion,outer sill's,rear chassis rails,offside front wingnearside front floor.

Wishbones bushes deteriorating.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 91,359 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 88,715 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear inner sills corroded and n/s/f heavily corroded

o/s/r chassis rail corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Feb 2008 85,243 miles

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

n/s/f floor by sill flange heavily corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,946 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 73,939 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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M99 PJS is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 63,332 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 M99 PJS, 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 28 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M99 PJS registered?

M99 PJS is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M99 PJS safe to buy?

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