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R222 ENT

1999 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,896 mi
Last recorded77,896 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 ENT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,896 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 77,896 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,771 miles

All Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

N/S/F Cv Boot Slightly Detoriated

N/S/F Wheel Rim Slightly Damaged

N/S/R Chassis Slightly Corroded

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

O/S/R Chassis Slightly Corroded

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,409 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on inner sills

slight corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

slight corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

slight corrosion on outer sills

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight seepage from power steering bottle

Fail 29 Apr 2010 68,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion on inner sills

slight corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

slight corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

slight corrosion on outer sills

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight seepage from power steering bottle

Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,775 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,764 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 50,698 miles

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

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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R222 ENT is a 1999 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R222 ENT, 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 R222 ENT registered?

R222 ENT is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is R222 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R222 ENT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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