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R487 CUR

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,702 mi
Last recorded37,702 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 CUR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,175 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,595 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 34,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,500 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 32,500 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PUNCTURED (LEAKING)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,390 miles

center exhaust section in very condition exhaust has been welded and silencer box is rattling and noisey

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,454 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R487 CUR is a 1999 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R487 CUR, 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 R487 CUR registered?

R487 CUR is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R487 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 CUR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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