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P8 DTR

1999 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,405 mi
Last recorded135,405 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 DTR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2016 135,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner floor area by chassis (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by chassis by jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear under body chassis & floor areas has corrosion

rear x2 brake hose ferrules detoriated

Pass 7 Feb 2015 129,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes covered with sealants unable to assess

both front coil springs slightly rusty. underbody has surface rust.

Fail 7 Feb 2015 129,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes covered with sealants unable to assess

both front coil springs slightly rusty. underbody has surface rust.

Fail 8 Feb 2014 119,365 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 119,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 112,088 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,941 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 82,941 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 106,340 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre side wall in poor con

Fail 13 Jan 2011

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 101,732 miles

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

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

child seat in nearside seat

Pass 27 Oct 2008 100,529 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 100,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 99,337 miles

both front brake disk's corroded on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2006 94,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 85,719 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 85,719 miles

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

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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P8 DTR is a 1999 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P8 DTR, 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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P8 DTR is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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