MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,248 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear shock absorber top mount is showing signs of corrossion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear shock absorber top mount is showing signs of corrossion
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
power steering steel piping badly corroded but not leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
longer section of engine leak off piping appears to be deteriorated.
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
longer section of engine leak off piping appears to be deteriorated.
gear linkage cross joint badly worn under vehicle.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
VERY little fuel in vehicle at test.
gear linkage cross joint badly worn under vehicle.
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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S118 SPW is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S118 SPW, 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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S118 SPW is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 February 1999.
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