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S112 NHN

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,095 mi
Last recorded88,095 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 NHN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering rack weeping

Fail 27 Mar 2009 88,095 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering rack weeping

Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,319 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 67,319 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,300 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 60,300 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S112 NHN 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 57.1%.

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 S112 NHN, 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 S112 NHN registered?

S112 NHN is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1999.

Is S112 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S112 NHN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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