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N20 CNC

1999 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,596 mi
Last recorded77,596 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 CNC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 77,596 miles

front brake pads wearing low-front brake discs corroded-under vehicle components corroded-x2 rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded-

parking brake lever slight travel-under body corroded-nsf + osf brakes slightly binding-

Pass 16 Nov 2022 77,481 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,868 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,171 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,171 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,793 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,986 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,789 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,382 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,144 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,144 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,842 miles

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 15 Sep 2008 65,842 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,932 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 64,932 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,982 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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N20 CNC is a 1999 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N20 CNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N20 CNC registered?

N20 CNC is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is N20 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 CNC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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