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Q329HVG

1999 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ329HVG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026
Pass 26 Oct 2024
Pass 19 Sep 2023
Pass 26 May 2022

Modified for competition

Pass 24 May 2021

modified for competition

under body guards fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 126 miles

Vehicle very well presented for test with all rally equipment fitted correctly.

Pass 30 May 2018

rally car

Pass 22 Oct 2013 4,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle presented in rally spec

Pass 29 Jun 2012 4,706 miles

wear in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,085 miles

wear in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2010 3,954 miles

slight play in steering rack

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Pass 10 Jul 2009 3,889 miles

slight wear in steering rack

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Fail 7 Jul 2009 3,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight wear in steering rack

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Pass 15 Jul 2008 3,592 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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Q329HVG is a 1999 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Q329HVG, 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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What year was Q329HVG registered?

Q329HVG is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is Q329HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q329HVG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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