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R892 YAU

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,769 mi
Last recorded96,769 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 YAU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 96,769 miles

Both sides front tyres wearing unevenly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 96,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both sides front tyres wearing unevenly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 89,261 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 89,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 81,389 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 74,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 74,554 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 68,940 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 68,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 64,351 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 64,351 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2005 60,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 60,764 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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R892 YAU is a 1999 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R892 YAU, 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 R892 YAU registered?

R892 YAU is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R892 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R892 YAU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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