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S119 MFR

1999 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,382 mi
Last recorded23,382 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 MFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 23,382 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 19,818 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 19,818 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,568 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,431 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 3,140 miles

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

Handbrake has little free travel remaining. adjustment necessary

O/S/R tyre has cut in tread. Not yet deep enough to reach cord

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

slight imbalance in rear brake application and release. inspection recommended

Fail 19 Oct 2007 3,140 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake has little free travel remaining. adjustment necessary

O/S/R tyre has cut in tread. Not yet deep enough to reach cord

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

slight imbalance in rear brake application and release. inspection recommended

Pass 24 Oct 2006 95,831 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2006 92,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2006 92,603 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 92,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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S119 MFR is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S119 MFR, 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 S119 MFR registered?

S119 MFR is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S119 MFR safe to buy?

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