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N25 ARF

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,040 mi
Last recorded75,040 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 ARF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 75,040 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 72,106 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,776 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 68,774 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,228 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 60,044 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 60,042 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2020 56,159 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s n/s rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2019 53,899 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,978 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,024 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,413 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,940 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner rack ends

Fail 2 Nov 2015 37,939 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low nearside & offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner rack ends

Pass 10 Nov 2014 33,894 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 33,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,748 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,381 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,102 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 27,102 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,609 miles

advise: tracking check

Fail 30 Oct 2009 25,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise: tracking check

Pass 7 Nov 2008 23,092 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 20,019 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 16,030 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 13,146 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 13,146 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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N25 ARF is a 1999 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N25 ARF, 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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N25 ARF is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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