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R167 RTF

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,246 mi
Last recorded80,246 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 RTF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded and scored but not weakened

Pass 7 Nov 2009 74,811 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,110 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 68,947 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 62,184 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 52,599 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 44,652 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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R167 RTF is a 1999 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R167 RTF, 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 R167 RTF registered?

R167 RTF is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is R167 RTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 RTF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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